Witting

Witting Meaning & Origin

About Witting
The surname Witting is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "witten," meaning "to know" or "to understand." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was knowledgeable or wise. The name may have been given to individuals who were considered to possess wisdom or intelligence, or it could have been used ironically for someone who was perceived as lacking these qualities. Overall, the surname Witting signifies a person who is knowledgeable or wise.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Witting: 530
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,100
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATNK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪtɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATNK', 'FTNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Witting in Braille

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

The name Witting in braille

How to sign the name Witting using Sign Language

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

The name Witting in sign language

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