WHITE

Source: Old English

Root Word: hwīt

Derived From: Descriptive characteristics (such as hair color, skin color) or place names

Meaning: Etymologically, it means ‘white’ and is used to describe people with light hair, fair skin, or people associated with white things/places.

Popularity History: As a surname, White is very common in English-speaking countries, ranking among the most common surnames. It is not commonly used as a given name, but in recent years it has appeared in small numbers as a unisex name or a name emphasizing simplicity and purity.