About Whyte
The surname Whyte is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwit," meaning "white." It was originally used as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name may have also been given to individuals who wore white clothing or had a connection to the color white, such as a dyer or a bleacher. Over time, the surname Whyte has become a common surname in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Whyte is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whyte 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 Whyte is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whyte in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whyte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.