About Hewitt
The surname Hewitt is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Hewet" or "Hewitt," which is a diminutive form of the name "Hugh." The name "Hugh" itself comes from the Old Germanic name "Hugo," meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit." Therefore, the surname Hewitt can be interpreted to mean "son of Hugh" or "descendant of Hugh."
The surname Hewitt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hewitt 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 Hewitt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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