About Witney
The surname Witney is of English origin and is derived from the place name Witney, which is located in Oxfordshire, England. The name Witney is believed to have originated from the Old English words "witan" meaning "to know" and "eg" meaning "island" or "dry ground in a marsh." Therefore, the surname Witney likely refers to someone who lived in or near the town of Witney, which was known for its woolen industry in medieval times.
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The surname Witney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Witney 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 Witney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Witney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.