About Whiten
The surname Whiten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white." It was originally a nickname given to someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The surname Whiten is therefore likely to have been used to describe an individual with these physical characteristics. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Whiten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whiten 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 Whiten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whiten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whiten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.