Wittenberger: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Wittenberger is a spelling of the German surname Wittenberg.

What is the meaning of Wittenberger?

The family name meaning is “One who came from Wittenberg (white mountain), in Germany”, the same as for Wittenberg.

How is Wittenberger related to Wittenberg?

Wittenberger is built on the same root as Wittenberg, with the ending -er. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Other spellings include Vitenberga and Vitenbergs.

Is there a Wittenberger coat of arms?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Wittenberg surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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