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Name Origin

Dewitt is a surname of English origin, likely derived from the place name 'De Witt', meaning 'from the white village' or 'from the bright settlement'. As a given name, it's relatively uncommon and often seen as a unique or distinctive choice.

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Famous People

DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828)

Politician

  • Governor of New York
  • Mayor of New York City
  • Candidate for President of the United States

DeWitt Wallace (1889-1981)

Publisher

  • Co-founder of Reader's Digest