Dewitz

Dewitz Meaning & Origin

About Dewitz
The surname Dewitz is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "de" meaning "of" or "from" and "Witz" meaning "wit" or "humor." Therefore, the surname Dewitz is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed a witty or humorous personality. It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who were known for their quick thinking or cleverness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dewitz: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 W IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛwɪts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTS', 'TFX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dewitz in Braille

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

The name Dewitz in braille

How to sign the name Dewitz using Sign Language

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

The name Dewitz in sign language

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