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Whyte

Whyte is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a variant spelling of White and shares the same etymology, originating from the Old English hwita, meaning “white” or “fair.” The form Whyte reflects Scots language conventions and historical variation in English spelling, providing a distinctly regional spelling alongside the more widely used White.

Distribution and usage of the name show a concentration in Scotland and among populations with Scottish ancestry.

As a family name, Whyte has been borne by individuals across many fields, including politics, sport, the

In addition to being a surname, Whyte appears in geographic and institutional names that derive from people

See also: White (surname).

The
surname
is
also
found
in
Northern
Ireland,
Canada,
the
United
States,
England,
and
other
parts
of
the
English-speaking
world,
often
reflecting
patterns
of
migration
and
settlement
over
several
centuries.
arts,
and
academia.
Because
Whyte
is
a
variant
of
White,
it
shares
genealogical
and
etymological
ties
with
that
more
common
form,
and
in
many
cases
it
originated
as
a
localized
spelling
used
by
specific
families
in
Scotland
and
adjacent
regions.
bearing
the
name
or
from
the
color
term
itself.
The
form
Whyte
is
one
of
several
spellings
used
in
English-speaking
contexts
to
represent
the
same
root,
with
White
being
the
most
frequent
variant
in
many
regions.