Find out how popular the last name Whited is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Whited.

Whited, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Whited surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Whited in America

Whited is the 4739th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Whited surname appeared 7,482 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Whited.

We can also compare 2010 data for Whited to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Whited

The surname Whited has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "hwit," which means "white" or "fair." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone with fair hair or a pale complexion.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin. The surname Whited likely originated as a descriptive name, indicating a person's physical appearance or perhaps a place associated with a "white" or light-colored area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Whited can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, dating back to 1195. This historical document mentions a person named Richard Whited, suggesting that the name was already in use during the late 12th century.

Over the centuries, the surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Whithed, Whitthed, and Whythed. These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during earlier times.

Notable individuals with the surname Whited include:

1. John Whited (1617-1692), an English Puritan minister and author who emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony in the mid-17th century.
2. Sarah Whited (1761-1847), an American pioneer and one of the first settlers in the Ohio territory, known for her bravery during the Northwest Indian War.
3. William Whited (1825-1891), an American politician who served as the 8th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa from 1866 to 1868.
4. Charles Whited (1865-1932), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio from 1909 to 1911.
5. Elizabeth Whited (1892-1976), an American artist and portraitist known for her paintings of notable figures, including First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

While the surname Whited has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and other English-speaking countries. The name continues to hold significance as a reflection of its historical origins and the individuals who have carried it through the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Whited

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Whited.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Whited was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Whited has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Whited was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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