Fitting

Fitting Meaning & Origin

About Fitting
The surname Fitting is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "viting," meaning "a person who is suitable or fitting." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who possessed qualities or characteristics that were considered appropriate or fitting for a particular role or position. Over time, the name Fitting became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fitting: 907
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,814
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FTNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F03052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 T IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FTNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fitting in Braille

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

The name Fitting in braille

How to sign the name Fitting using Sign Language

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

The name Fitting in sign language

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