Whitecotton

Whitecotton Meaning & Origin

About Whitecotton
The surname Whitecotton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hwit," meaning "white," and "cotum," meaning "cottages." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from a place named Whitecotton or a similar variant. The name may have been given to individuals who lived near or worked in cottages that were painted or made of white materials. Over time, the surname Whitecotton has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Whitecotton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Whitecotton: 1,253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,996
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whitecotton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATKTN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03020305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 T K AA2 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪtˌkɑtən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATKTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W323

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whitecotton in Braille

Here's how to represent Whitecotton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Whitecotton in braille

How to sign the name Whitecotton using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Whitecotton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Whitecotton in sign language

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