Whitish

Whitish Meaning & Origin

About Whitish
The surname Whitish is derived from the Middle English word "whit," meaning white or fair. It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who had fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The suffix "-ish" indicates a diminutive or small version of the root word, suggesting that the individual may have had a slightly lighter or paler appearance compared to others with similar characteristics. Overall, the surname Whitish signifies a person with fair or light features.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whitish: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATX
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 T IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪtɪʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whitish in Braille

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

The name Whitish in braille

How to sign the name Whitish using Sign Language

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

The name Whitish in sign language

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