Pettitt

Pettitt Meaning & Origin

About Pettitt
The surname Pettitt is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "petit," meaning small or little. It was originally a nickname given to 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 Pettitt can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pettitt: 1,848
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pettitt 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 Pettitt is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0303
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 T IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛˌtɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P330

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pettitt in Braille

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

The name Pettitt in braille

How to sign the name Pettitt using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Pettitt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pettitt in sign language

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