Surname Woltin - Meaning and Origin

Woltin: What does the surname Woltin mean?

The surname Woltin is of German origin and was first found in Upper Saxony, in various parts of Germany. It is derived from the Old High German personal name Wulf or the Old German wolfen meaning wolf. It is also believed to have been a nickname for someone of a violent nature or who was fierce in battle.

The Woltin name first appeared in records in the mid-13th century, when Eilert Woltin was recorded in the records of the city of tarnow, Germany, in 1252. Subsequent records of the name was found in nearby towns in Germany, Lithuania, and Poland throughout the 1500s and 1600s, including a Martin Woltin of Poznań, Poland, in 1586.

The name Woltin has also been found throughout the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania. Most of the early US bearers of this name migrated to the colonies in the 1700s. German immigrants, who often added an “en” to the end of their name to indicate their nationality, began populating several states in the 18th Century. The name Woltin is still common in the United States today and although it has become less common in German-speaking areas, it is still found abundantly in the colonies of the US.

Woltin: Where does the name Woltin come from?

The last name Woltin is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the states of Baden-Württemberg and Schleswig-Holstein. It is also found in some parts of Austria, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

The most populous cities in Germany where the Woltin surname may be found include Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, and Stuttgart. It is also prevalent in some rural areas and small towns. It is not a widely popular name, being found in only 0.001% of the population according to the latest statistics.

Outside of Germany, the Woltin name can be found in some parts of Scandinavia, particularly in places such as Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, as well as in other countries in Europe and beyond. It is even used by some families in the United States and Canada, although this is much rarer.

In the United States, the Woltin name can be found primarily in the midwest and in the northeast. The highest concentration of families using the name is in Illinois, with contributions from nearby states such as Wisconsin and Michigan.

For a more detailed look, the United States Social Security Administration's website provides detailed maps and charts of the Woltin surname, showing its frequency and concentration in different parts of the country.

Variations of the surname Woltin

The surname Woltin is of German origin and is related to the given name Walter. Variants and other spelling of Woltin include Walltin, Wahlten, Walten, Wastin, Woltan, Wultin, Woultin, Wolltin and Walatin. Additionally, there are several surnames of similar origin that are pronounced similarly, such as Woltmann, Woltmannen, Wolthener and Woltener.

The earliest traceable ancestors of the Woltin surname include a branch of the von Wolkonsky family in Saxony, Germany. This family had various members, including Walter of Wolkons (Wolter vom Wolken) who received a sizable piece of property in 1241. From that point on, members of the family were commonly referred to as Wolter and, over time, this evolved into Woltin and other variants.

The Woltin surname was prominent in many parts of Europe before the 19th century. It had a significant presence in Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, among other places. In the United States, the Woltin surname first appeared in the early 20th century, with most of the bearers coming from Germany, Poland and Hungary.

Since then, the Woltin surname has spread to other parts of the world, with the most common variants being Woltin, Wahlten, Walltin and Wastin. As such, the surname can be encountered in various parts of North America, South America, Australia and other countries.

Famous people with the name Woltin

• Stuart Woltin: is an award-winning American television documentarian and music composer, best known for his work on the PBS series Frontline and National Geographic's series Human Odyssey.
• Eric Woltin: is an American record producer, songwriter, musician and vocalist based in New York City.
• Henry Woltin: is an American sculptor. He works in a variety of media, such as bronze, steel, and bronze painted with gold.
• Todd Woltin: is an American computer scientist and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of the company Xira.
• Jake Woltin: is an American basketball player who plays for University of Connecticut.
• Robert Woltin: is an American lawyer and legal advisor to many leading U.S. corporations.
• Terri Woltin: is an Australian author, best known for her series of essays about life in the Australian Outback.
• David Woltin: is a British economist and academic, best known for his work on accounting, taxation, and economic regulation.
• Frank Woltin: is an American analyst and finance specialist, best known for his work in the energy industry.
• Richard Woltin: is an American investor and hedge fund manager, best known for his hedge fund Woltin Asset Management.

Other surnames

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