About Pettie
The surname Pettie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "petit," meaning small or little. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a diminutive personality. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Pettie can trace their ancestry back to Scottish roots and may still carry the connotation of being small or little.
The surname Pettie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pettie 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 Pettie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pettie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.