Whitekiller

Whitekiller Meaning & Origin

About Whitekiller
The surname Whitekiller is derived from Native American origins and is believed to have originated from the Osage tribe. It is a descriptive surname that likely referred to an individual who was skilled or renowned in killing or hunting white animals, such as white deer or white buffalo. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their success in battles against white settlers or enemies.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whitekiller: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03020406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 T K IH2 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/whitekiller*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATKLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whitekiller in Braille

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

The name Whitekiller in braille

How to sign the name Whitekiller using Sign Language

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

The name Whitekiller in sign language

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