Petty
Petty Meaning & Origin
About Petty
The surname Petty is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "petit" or "petite," meaning small or little. As a surname, it may have been used to describe someone of small stature or someone who was considered insignificant or of low social status. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname given to someone with a small or minor role in a community or occupation. The surname Petty may also have originated as a variant of the name Petyt, which is derived from the Old French word "petit" and means "small" or "little." Overall, the surname Petty likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name referring to someone of small size or lesser importance.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Petty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Petty: 34,882
- Overall Popularity: 0.01%
- Ranking: 1,005
- Frequency per 100k people: 11.83
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Petty 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 Petty is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Petty in Braille
Here's how to represent Petty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Petty using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Petty using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
