About Whisenton
The surname Whisenton is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Whittington. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Hwita," meaning "white," and the word "tun," meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Whisenton likely refers to someone who lived in or was associated with a settlement or farmstead characterized by its white appearance.
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The surname Whisenton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whisenton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Whisenton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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