About Pitney
The surname Pitney is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "pytt" meaning "pit" and "eg" meaning "island" or "enclosure." Therefore, the name Pitney likely referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a pit or hollow in the landscape. Over time, individuals with this surname spread to different regions, and their descendants continue to bear the name today.
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The surname Pitney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pitney 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 Pitney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pitney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pitney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.