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".

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