WHITTERS
Whitters
Whitters is a British surname frequently found in the northern regions of England and Scotland. The origin of the name can be traced back to medieval times when surnames became more common.
The surname Whitters is thought to be a variant of the last name Whittaker. The name has Old English origins, derived from the words "hwit," meaning white, and "carr," meaning low-lying meadow or marshland. Whitters may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in such an area.
Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Whitters have been found in various occupations, including farming, trading, and skilled craftsmanship. The name has likely evolved and branched out into different lineages and regions.
In modern times, individuals bearing the surname Whitters can be found across the United Kingdom and in regions around the world, wherever migration and settlement have taken place. Variants of the name may exist due to factors such as regional accents and spelling variations in historical records.
Like many surnames, the name Whitters carries with it a rich history and a connection to the people and places from which it originated.
There are approximately 172 people named Whitters in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Whitters.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Brian
- Charles
- Colin
- Duncan
- Graham
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Deborah
- Janice
- Karen
- Kerry
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Mary
- Olive
- Sheila