Witter

Witter Meaning & Origin

About Witter
The surname Witter is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "witt," meaning "wise" or "clever." It was often used as a nickname for someone who was known for their intelligence or wisdom. Over time, the name Witter became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found predominantly in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Witter: 4,268
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,776
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Witter 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 Witter is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATR', 'FTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Witter in Braille

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

The name Witter in braille

How to sign the name Witter using Sign Language

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

The name Witter in sign language

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