Pewitt

Pewitt Meaning & Origin

About Pewitt
The surname Pewitt is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "piou," meaning "young bird" or "chick." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a young bird in some way, such as having a small or delicate stature, or perhaps having a chirpy or lively personality. Over time, the name evolved into Pewitt and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pewitt: 1,264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pewitt based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P Y UW1 IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/pjuɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pewitt in Braille

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

The name Pewitt in braille

How to sign the name Pewitt using Sign Language

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

The name Pewitt in sign language

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