About Wittke
The surname Wittke is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Witte," which means "white" in German. It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The suffix "-ke" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "son of," suggesting that the surname Wittke could have originally been a patronymic name meaning "son of Witte." Over time, the surname Wittke has become a distinct family name, passed down through generations.
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The surname Wittke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wittke 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 Wittke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wittke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.