Whitty

Whitty Meaning & Origin

About Whitty
The surname Whitty is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an tSaoi," meaning "son of the scholar." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a particular male ancestor who was known for his scholarly or learned qualities. Over time, the name evolved into Whitty, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whitty: 1,432
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,019
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙͺti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whitty in Braille

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

The name Whitty in braille

How to sign the name Whitty using Sign Language

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

The name Whitty in sign language

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