About Hite
The surname Hite is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hite," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a bright or radiant personality or appearance. The name Hite may also have been given to individuals who lived in a place with a name containing the element "hite," such as Hittfeld or Hittbergen. Overall, the surname Hite signifies brightness or radiance.
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The surname Hite is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hite based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hite is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hite in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hite using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.