About Dwight
The surname Dwight is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Diot, a diminutive form of Dionysius, which means "follower of Dionysus." Dionysus was the Greek god of wine and revelry. The surname Dwight therefore signifies someone who is a follower or devotee of Dionysus.
The surname Dwight is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dwight based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dwight in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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