Whiteface

Whiteface Meaning & Origin

About Whiteface
The surname Whiteface is likely of English origin and is derived from a descriptive nickname given to someone with a pale or fair complexion. It may have been used to distinguish individuals with a particularly light or white face from others in the community. The name Whiteface is a combination of the words "white," referring to the color, and "face," indicating the specific feature that stood out.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whiteface: 155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whiteface 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 Whiteface is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATFS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0301020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 T F EY2 S
🌐 IPA
/whiteface*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W312

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whiteface in Braille

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

The name Whiteface in braille

How to sign the name Whiteface using Sign Language

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

The name Whiteface in sign language

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