Bitting

Bitting Meaning & Origin

About Bitting
The surname Bitting is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bitten," meaning "to ask" or "to request." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for making requests or asking for favors. Over time, the surname Bitting became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bitting is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bitting: 1,591
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,657
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bitting 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 Bitting is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B03052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 T IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪtɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bitting in Braille

Here's how to represent Bitting in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bitting in braille

How to sign the name Bitting using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bitting using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bitting in sign language

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