Wilt

The surname Wilt has Germanic origins and is derived from the word “wilt” which means “to wither or fade.” It may have been a nickname given to someone with a pale complexion or someone who was perceived as weak. Another possibility is that it was a habitational name for someone from a place called Wilt or Wiltheim. The Wilt family can be found all over the world today, and while their origins may be rooted in the past, their legacy continues to thrive in the present.