About Whittam
The surname Whittam is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white," and the word "ham," meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Whittam likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or worked at a white homestead or enclosure. It could also have been a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair.
The surname Whittam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whittam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Whittam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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