TheNameDBQuitman
DescriptiveMeaning
A surname derived from a German personal name, possibly meaning 'quick man' or related to a place name.
Etymology
The surname likely derives from German roots, with Quit- possibly related to 'quick' or a personal name, and -man meaning 'man' or 'person'. The exact etymology remains somewhat uncertain.
About the Quitman Surname
A German surname of uncertain but likely descriptive origin, possibly referring to a quick or active person. The name appears in German and American historical records.
Distribution
Found primarily in German-speaking regions and among German-American communities.
Notable Bearers
John Anthony Quitman (U.S. military officer and governor)