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
References
- ↑ "Witting Family Crest and History". House of Names.
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