Wuyts is a Dutch patronymic surname, most commonly found in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is derived from a diminutive of the given name Wouter.EtymologyThe name Wuyts originates from Wuyt, a local short form of Wouter, which is the Dutch form of Walter. Ultimately, the root name Walter comes from the Germanic Waltheri, meaning “power of the army,” from the elements walt (“power, authority”) and heri (“army”). The name Walter was popularized in medieval Germanic tales and was brought to England by the Normans.Distribution and VariantsWuyts is particularly concentrated in the Belgian region of Antwerp. Variants of this surname include Wouters, Wauters, and Wolters in Dutch, as well as Walters and Walterson in English.Notable BearersBart Wuyts (born 1969), Belgian tennis playerGustaaf Wuyts (1903–1979), Belgian tug of war competitor, shot putter and discus throwerJules Wuyts (1886–?), Belgian swimmerMarc Wuyts (born 1967), Belgian football forward and coachPeter Wuyts (born 1973), Belgian racing cyclistMeaning: Derived from a diminutive of WouterOrigin: Dutch (Belgian Antwerp)Type: Patronymic surnameUsage regions: Belgium, Netherlands