About Whittier
The surname Whittier is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white," and the suffix "-er," denoting a person who works with or is associated with something. Therefore, the surname Whittier likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or made white objects or materials, such as a white dyer or a maker of white garments.
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The surname Whittier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whittier 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 Whittier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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