About Pettry
The surname Pettry is of English 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 youthful appearance. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and was likely adopted by families whose ancestors were known for their diminutive size or who held the nickname as a distinguishing feature.
The surname Pettry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pettry 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 Pettry is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pettry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pettry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.