TheNameDBLingwitz
TopographicMeaning
A person from a place with linden trees or a Slavic-influenced German location.
Etymology
Derived from 'Ling' or 'Lind' (linden tree) combined with '-witz' (a Slavic suffix meaning settlement or place). This surname reflects German-Slavic cultural contact.
About the Lingwitz Surname
A German surname with Slavic influences, indicating origin from a settlement associated with linden trees. The '-witz' suffix is characteristic of place names in regions with German-Slavic cultural overlap.
Distribution
Found in German-speaking areas with Slavic influences, particularly eastern Germany and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown