Witte Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Witte sits within the Witt family of names, which has German roots. In origin, the name means “White, fair-haired”. The extra “e” in Witte is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

The same family of names includes Wit and De Witt.

There is no single Witte family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Witte family name pack.