ettið

ettið is a surname of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Old High German personal name Eppo, which itself is a short form of names beginning with the element "adal" meaning "noble." The surname likely originated as a patronymic, meaning "son of Eppo" or "descendant of Eppo." Over time, the name evolved and spread through various Germanic language regions. Variations of the surname may exist in different spellings and phonetic adaptations depending on the historical location and linguistic influences. It is not a widely common surname but can be found in parts of Germany and among people of German descent elsewhere in the world. Genealogical research often traces the origins of the ettið surname back to specific regions within Germany. The etymology suggests a long-standing presence and a connection to historical Germanic naming conventions.