Whittet

Whittet Meaning & Origin

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

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whittet: 339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59603
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0303
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪtɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W330

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whittet in Braille

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

The name Whittet in braille

How to sign the name Whittet using Sign Language

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

The name Whittet in sign language

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