Wittum

Wittum Meaning & Origin

About Wittum
The surname Wittum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wite" meaning "white" or "wise." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with fair hair or a fair complexion, or alternatively, for someone who was wise or knowledgeable. Over time, the surname Wittum has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wittum: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/wittum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATM', 'FTM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wittum in Braille

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

The name Wittum in braille

How to sign the name Wittum using Sign Language

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

The name Wittum in sign language

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