About Whittles
The surname Whittles is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white," and the suffix "-els," denoting "son of." Therefore, the surname Whittles likely originated as a patronymic name, meaning it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of White." It may have been a nickname given to someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. Over time, the surname Whittles has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whittles 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 Whittles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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