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Surname meaningWhite
“Fair-haired or pale”
OriginEnglish
TypeDescriptive
First letterW
Where the name White comes from
White is a surname of English origin. It is classed as descriptive, meaning “fair-haired or pale.” A nickname for someone with light hair or skin.
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