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/ˈɡɛti/ noun

Definition

a surname, most famously associated with the Getty oil fortune and museums

Etymology

Scottish surname, possibly from Gaelic 'Mac Gille Chatain' meaning son of the servant of St. Catan

Kelly Says

The Getty name went from humble Scottish origins to oil billions to world-class art museums - quite a journey for one family name!

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