Whiteis

Whiteis Meaning & Origin

About Whiteis
The surname Whiteis is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "whit," meaning "white." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The suffix "-is" is a diminutive, indicating a small or endearing quality. Therefore, the surname Whiteis can be interpreted as a term of endearment for someone with a fair or light appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whiteis: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 T AY2 Z
🌐 IPA
/whiteis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whiteis in Braille

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

The name Whiteis in braille

How to sign the name Whiteis using Sign Language

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

The name Whiteis in sign language

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