About Pettis
The surname Pettis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Petit," meaning "small" or "little." It is a nickname surname, often given to someone of small stature or a person with a youthful appearance. The name Pettis has variations such as Pettys, Petties, and Pettus, and is relatively rare.
The surname Pettis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pettis 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 Pettis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pettis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pettis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.