Wittliff

Wittliff Meaning & Origin

About Wittliff
The surname Wittliff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wittel," meaning "white." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. Over time, the name evolved into Wittliff and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Wittliff can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in Texas, where the name gained prominence through notable figures such as Bill Wittliff, a renowned screenwriter and author.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wittliff: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wittliff 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
ATLF
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T L IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/wittliff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATLF', 'FTLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W341

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wittliff in Braille

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

The name Wittliff in braille

How to sign the name Wittliff using Sign Language

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

The name Wittliff in sign language

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