About Onyett
The surname Onyett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Anketil" or "Anketel," which means "helmet of the gods." Over time, this name evolved into various forms, including Onyett. The surname Onyett is therefore a patronymic name, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Anketil or Anketel.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Onyett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Onyett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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