The surname Whitaker is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old English words "hwit," meaning white, and "æcer," meaning field or acre. This suggests a geographical origin, likely referring to someone who lived near or owned a white field or a bright, open area. Variations in spelling, such as "Whittaker" and "Whitacre," reflect regional dialects and historical changes in language.
The U.S. Census places the last name Whitaker at rank #596, with about 56616 people sharing the name nationwide. That’s roughly 19 per 100,000 citizens.
Our database contains over 8890 people with the last name Whitaker. This surname is most commonly found in Texas, North Carolina, Florida. We have over 7 unique first names combined with the last name Whitaker in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are James, John, Michael.
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