Witz

Witz Meaning & Origin

About Witz
The surname Witz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "witz," meaning "wit" or "humor." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was known for their cleverness, intelligence, or sense of humor. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who possessed quick wit or displayed humorous traits, making it a descriptive surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Witz: 876
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,514
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/wɪts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TS', 'FX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Witz in Braille

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

The name Witz in braille

How to sign the name Witz using Sign Language

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

The name Witz in sign language

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