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Whitaker

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈwɪt.ə.kəɹ/(American English)
/ˈwɪt.ə.kə/(British English)
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Meaning & History

From a place name composed of Old English hwit "white" and æcer "field".

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Details
Rootshwit + æcer
VariantWhittaker
Given Name DescendantWhitaker(English)

Categories

boxers, child actors, colors, earth, ends in -er, isograms, Star Wars actors, white
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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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