Pettiway

Pettiway Meaning & Origin

About Pettiway
The surname Pettiway is of African American origin and is believed to have originated from the Gullah Geechee culture in the southeastern United States. It is derived from the African name "Petit," meaning "small" or "little," combined with the English word "way." The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their small stature or used as a term of endearment. Over time, the surname Pettiway has become associated with a distinct African American lineage and is often found among communities in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pettiway: 291
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,747
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pettiway 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

📇 Metaphone
PT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 T IY0 W EY2
🌐 IPA
/pettiway*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pettiway in Braille

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

The name Pettiway in braille

How to sign the name Pettiway using Sign Language

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

The name Pettiway in sign language

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