Whitis

Whitis Meaning & Origin

About Whitis
The surname Whitis is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name may have also been given to individuals who lived near a prominent white object or landmark. Over time, the surname Whitis has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whitis: 1,385
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19498
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 T IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪtɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whitis in Braille

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

The name Whitis in braille

How to sign the name Whitis using Sign Language

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

The name Whitis in sign language

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