About Dewit
The surname Dewit is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "de wit," meaning "the white." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name may have also been given to individuals who lived near a prominent white landmark or had a connection to the color white in some way.
The surname Dewit is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dewit 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 Dewit is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dewit in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dewit using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.