Whitten

Whitten Meaning & Origin

About Whitten
The surname Whitten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white." It was originally a nickname given to someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. Over time, the name Whitten became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Whitten can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whitten: 14,054
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,571
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.76

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪtən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whitten in Braille

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

The name Whitten in braille

How to sign the name Whitten using Sign Language

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

The name Whitten in sign language

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