JETTY
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