Wittel

Wittel Meaning & Origin

About Wittel
The surname Wittel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wittel," meaning "wise" or "intelligent." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their wisdom or cleverness. The name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or were respected for their knowledge and judgment. Over time, the surname Wittel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wittel: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wittel 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
ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wittel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATL', 'FTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wittel in Braille

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

The name Wittel in braille

How to sign the name Wittel using Sign Language

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

The name Wittel in sign language

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