About Whit
The surname Whit is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white." It was originally used as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name may have also been given to individuals who lived near a prominent white landmark or had a connection to the color white in some way. Over time, the surname Whit has evolved and can be found in various forms, such as White, Whyte, or Wight.
The surname Whit is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whit 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 Whit is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whit in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whit using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.