Pettie

Pettie Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Pettie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Pettie: 1,154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,334
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ›ti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pettie in Braille

Here's how to represent Pettie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Pettie in braille

How to sign the name Pettie using Sign Language

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.

The name Pettie in sign language

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