About Prewitt
The surname Prewitt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pride," meaning "proud," and the word "wiht," meaning "creature" or "being." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Prewitt can be interpreted as "proud creature" or "proud being." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname to describe someone who was considered proud or arrogant.
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The surname Prewitt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prewitt 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 Prewitt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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