About Jett
The surname Jett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "jet," meaning "black" or "dark." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. The name Jett may also have been given to individuals who worked with or traded in jet, a type of black gemstone. Overall, the surname Jett signifies someone with dark features or a connection to the jet trade.
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The surname Jett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Jett is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.