Wittner

Wittner Meaning & Origin

About Wittner
The surname Wittner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "witenære," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or knowledgeable. Over time, the name Wittner became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often denoting a family's association with wisdom or intelligence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wittner: 632
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,582
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATNR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪtnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATNR', 'FTNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wittner in Braille

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

The name Wittner in braille

How to sign the name Wittner using Sign Language

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

The name Wittner in sign language

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