The surname Witek was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Witek family
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Witek Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Wit, Witt, Wite, Witte, Wites, Wits, Witts, Wittes, van Wit, van Witt, Whit, Wyt, Wytt, van Wytt and many more.
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Early Notables of the Witek family
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Witek migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Witek Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Anna Witek, who traveled to New York in 1886
Contemporary Notables of the name Witek (post 1700)
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Private First Class Frank Peter Witek, American soldier awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944
Witek migration to the United States 
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