WHYTOCK
Whytock
Whytock is a Scottish surname of locational origin. It is derived from the East Lothian village of Whitekirk (formerly Whithirk), situated on the east coast of Scotland. The village's name is believed to come from the Old English words "hwit," meaning "white," and "cyrice," meaning "church," denoting a white church or a church consecrated to St. Mary.
The first recorded instance of the surname Whytock dates back to the early 19th century, and it is predominantly found in Scotland. Individuals with the surname are often associated with East Lothian or Edinburgh.
The Whytock family name may have various spelling variations, such as "Whitock" or "Whittock," due to historical inconsistencies in record-keeping and pronunciation.
Today, the Whytock surname is relatively rare, but individuals bearing this name can trace their ancestral roots back to the historic village of Whitekirk in Scotland.
There are approximately 434 people named Whytock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Whytock.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Craig
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Mj
- Richard
- Robert
- Ross
- Spencer
- William
Female
- Anne
- Caroline
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Mary
- Susan