WITNEY
Witney
Witney is a British surname with roots dating back to ancient times. The name is derived from the town of Witney in Oxfordshire, England. It is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Witta" combined with "eg", meaning island, village, or enclosure, suggesting that the name signified "Witta's island" or "Witta's village".
The surname Witney is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in areas with historical ties to the town of Witney. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Witney have made various contributions in different fields, ranging from politics and business to the arts and sciences.
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The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its geographical and historical origins in Oxfordshire. Today, individuals bearing the surname Witney can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, reflecting the diverse and widespread nature of this ancestral name.
There are approximately 1,102 people named Witney in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,838th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Witney.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Gary
- Gregory
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Oliver
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Tim
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Joan
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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