Pittmann: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

Pittmann is a spelling of the English surname Pittman.

What does the surname Pittmann mean?

Read literally, Pittmann points to “Dweller by a pit or hollow”.

Is Pittmann the same name as Pittman?

The extra “n” in Pittmann is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Pitman.

Is there a Pittmann coat of arms?

There is no single Pittmann family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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