About Whittom
The surname Whittom is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white," and the word "ham," meaning "homestead" or "village." Therefore, the surname Whittom likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived in or near a white-colored homestead or village. It may have also been a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion.
The surname Whittom is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whittom 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 Whittom in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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