Witting

Witting is a popular Germanic surname.

Etymology

"Witting" is thought to be a patronymic surname, derive the Old English personal name Hwit, meaning "the white one".[1]

Notable people

  • Alexander Witting (1861–1946), German mathematician
  • Amy Witting (1918–2001), Australian novelist and poet
  • Richard Witting (1856–1923), Prussian politician and financier
  • Rolf Witting (1879–1944), Minister of Foreign Affairs (Finland) 1940–1943

See also

  • Wittig

References

  1. ^ "Witting Family Crest and History". House of Names. January 2000.
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