Wittig

Wittig Meaning & Origin

About Wittig
The surname Wittig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wittich," meaning "wise" or "clever." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their intelligence or wisdom. Over time, the name Wittig became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found across various regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wittig: 2,365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪtɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATK', 'FTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wittig in Braille

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

The name Wittig in braille

How to sign the name Wittig using Sign Language

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

The name Wittig in sign language

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