About Whittemore
The surname Whittemore is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hwit," meaning "white," and "mor," meaning "marsh" or "moor." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Whittemore can be interpreted as "dweller by the white marsh" or "one who comes from the white moor." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or worked in an area characterized by white-colored marshland or moorland.
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The surname Whittemore is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whittemore 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 Whittemore in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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