Jetty

Origin and Meaning:
Jetty is an English surname derived from the Middle English word "geti," which means a jetty or wharf – a structure built from a bank out into the water to direct or confine currents or protect a harbour. The surname was likely assigned to someone who lived near or worked on a jetty.

Distribution and Frequency:
The Jetty surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom. It is most commonly found in coastal regions or areas with historical port towns or fishing communities.

Notable Individuals:
As the surname Jetty is not particularly widespread, there are no widely recognized or noteworthy individuals associated with it in historical records.

Variants of the Surname:
Variants of the Jetty surname may include Jeti, Jetti, Jettie, or Jety.

References:

  • Hanks, P., & Hodges, F. (1988). A dictionary of surnames. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 14 people named Jetty in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Jetty.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Thukaram
  • Vasanth

Female

  • Sushma
  • Venkata

Similar and related surnames

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