About Whiting
The surname Whiting is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "whit," meaning "white," and was likely used as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone involved in the trade of catching or selling whitefish. The surname Whiting is relatively common in England and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration.
The surname Whiting is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whiting 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 Whiting is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whiting in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whiting using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.