Whiting (surname)
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The surname Whiting
is of Saxon origin meaning 'the white or fair offspring'. The Saxon suffix "-ing" denots 'son of' or 'offspring'. It is a patronymic
name from the Old English pre 7th Century 'Hwita' meaning 'the white' or 'fair one'. The surname first appears in the late 11th Century and has a number of variant forms ranging from 'Whiteing', and 'Whitting' to 'Witting'.. The name was first found in Devon
where it was seated both before and after the Norman Conquest.
According to the 1990 U.S. Census, Whiting is the 2565th most popular surname in the United States, carried by 0.005% of the population.
Whiting
Whiting is the name of several species of fish:*Merlangius merlangus, the original species to receive the name; a common food fish of the cod family found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean around Europe and the Mediterranean regions...
is of Saxon origin meaning 'the white or fair offspring'. The Saxon suffix "-ing" denots 'son of' or 'offspring'. It is a patronymic
Patronymic
A patronym, or patronymic, is a component of a personal name based on the name of one's father, grandfather or an even earlier male ancestor. A component of a name based on the name of one's mother or a female ancestor is a matronymic. Each is a means of conveying lineage.In many areas patronyms...
name from the Old English pre 7th Century 'Hwita' meaning 'the white' or 'fair one'. The surname first appears in the late 11th Century and has a number of variant forms ranging from 'Whiteing', and 'Whitting' to 'Witting'.. The name was first found in Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
where it was seated both before and after the Norman Conquest.
Surname
In Great Britain, there are an estimated 3,169 with the surname Whiting.According to the 1990 U.S. Census, Whiting is the 2565th most popular surname in the United States, carried by 0.005% of the population.
- Alan WhitingAlan WhitingAlan Whiting is a British screenwriter who has written for Heartbeat, Wire in the Blood, Steel River Blues and Kingdom . "The Darkness of Light", one of his Wire in the Blood episodes, was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Television Feature Or Mini-Series Teleplay in 2005...
, a British screenwriter - Andrea WhitingAndrea WhitingAndrea Whiting, played by actress Joan Copeland was a fictional character, on the cancelled American Soap opera Search for Tomorrow.Andrea was the spiteful former wife of Sam Reynolds, who had fallen in love with Joanne Gardner. Her daughter, Patti Tate fell for Andrea's son, Dr. Len Whiting. Len...
, a fictional character on the American soap opera Search for Tomorrow - Ant WhitingAnt WhitingAnthony Whiting better known as Ant Whiting is a writer / producer signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing.Ant began his production and writing career with three groundbreaking cuts on M.I.A's debut album Arular, including the big hits Fire Fire & Bingo.Ant's co-writes & productions have featured on...
, a writer/producer signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing - Betty WhitingBetty WhitingElizabeth Jane Whiting was a utility who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5'6", 147 lb., Whiting batted and threw right handed...
(1925–1967), an American baseball player - Brandon WhitingBrandon WhitingBrandon Renee Whiting is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.-Early years:...
(b. 1976), a former American football player - Brendan WhitingBrendan WhitingBrendan Whiting was an Australian author and researcher, who wrote non-fiction books.Whiting was born in Australia, and lost his father during the Second World War when he was 6 years old. His first book, Ship of Courage, researched the Australian cruiser , on which his father died...
1936–2009, an Australian author and researcher - Charles WhitingCharles WhitingCharles Whiting , was a British writer and military historian and with some 350 books of fiction and non-fiction to his credit, under his own name and a variety of pseudonyms including Duncan Harding, John Kerrigan, Klaus Konrad and Leo Kessler.Born in the Bootham area of York, England, he was a...
(1926–2007), a British writer and military historian - Charles Whiting (cricketer)Charles Whiting (cricketer)Charles Percival Whiting was an English first-class cricketer.Born in Dringhoe, Skipsea, Yorkshire, England, Whiting was a right arm fast bowler and right-handed tail order batsman. He played in four matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1914, before reappearing after World War I for two...
(1888–1959), an English cricketer - Charlie WhitingCharlie WhitingCharlie Whiting is FIA Formula One Race Director, Safety Delegate, Permanent Starter and head of the F1 Technical Department, in which capacities he generally manages the logistics of each F1 Grand Prix, inspects cars in Parc fermé before a race, enforces FIA rules, and controls the lights which...
(b. 1952), FIA Formula One race director - Cliff WhitingCliff WhitingDr Cliff Whiting, ONZ is a New Zealand Maori artist, heritage advocate and teacher. Whiting was born and raised in Te Kaha, New Zealand and is a member of the Te Whānau-ā-Apanui tribe.-Career:...
(b. 1936), New Zealand Maori artist - Danny Whiting, fictional character in BBC soap opera EastEnders
- Ed WhitingEd WhitingEdward C. Whiting , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, and Louisville Eclipse.-External links:...
(1860–?), an American professional baseball player - E.M. Whiting, captain of the USS Massachusetts (BB-54) in the 1920s
- Frederick WhitingFrederick WhitingFrederick Whiting RP RSW , was an English painter who had studied at the Académie Julian and taught at Heatherley School of Fine Art with Iain McNab and Bernard Adams. He also worked for The Graphic as war correspondent, covering the Chinese and Russo-Japanese War.-References:...
(1874–1962), an English painter - Gains WhitingGains WhitingGains Whiting was a New Zealand trade unionist and political activist.-Political activity:Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Whiting was Secretary of the New Zealand Boot Trade Federation. He later became President of the Canterbury Trades and Labour Council and Chairman of the Christchurch...
(1865–1946), a New Zealand trade unionist and political activist - George WhitingGeorge WhitingGeorge Elbridge Whiting was an American composer of classical music.-Early life and career:Born in Holliston, Massachusetts, he founded the Beethoven Society in Hartford, Connecticut when he was fifteen years old. He moved to Boston, Massachusetts in 1862 and later to New York City. Whiting was a...
(1840–1923), an American composer of classical music - George A. WhitingGeorge A. WhitingGeorge A. Whiting was a vaudeville song and dance man, and also a writer of lyrics for popular songs during the vaudeville era. He toured with singer Sadie Burt, whom he later married and had 3 daughters with. His best known work is "My Blue Heaven", with music by Walter Donaldson...
(1884–1943), an American vaudeville song and dance man - Henry H. WhitingHenry H. WhitingHenry Hudson Whiting , was a member of the Supreme Court of Virginia.-Life:One of eight children born to Lt. Col. Edgar Mason Whiting and Helen Hudson Whiting. His godfather was General George S. Patton, an old friend of Lt. Col. Whiting's from military days...
(b. 1923), a member of the Supreme Court of Virginia in the 1980s and 90s - Jack WhitingJack WhitingJohn George Benjamin 'Jack' Whiting was an English cricketer. Whiting's batting style is unknown, but he was a right-arm fast bowler. He was born in Stoke Goldington, Buckinghamshire....
(1894–1975), an English cricketer - James Whiting (b. 1949), known professionally as Sugar BlueSugar BlueSugar Blue is an American Grammy Award winning blues musician, who plays the harmonica. He is probably best known for playing on The Rolling Stones' single, "Miss You"....
, an American blues harmonica player - James Whiting, fictional character in the American TV series The WireThe WIREthe WIRE is the student-run College radio station at the University of Oklahoma, broadcasting in a freeform format. The WIRE serves the University of Oklahoma and surrounding communities, and is staffed by student DJs. The WIRE broadcasts at 1710 kHz AM in Norman, Oklahoma...
- James R. WhitingJames R. WhitingJames Raynor Whiting was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Life:He was New York County District Attorney from 1838 to 1844. In 1842 as District Attorney, he prosecuted John C...
(1803–1872), New York judge - Jillian WhitingJillian WhitingJillian Whiting is a former presenter with the Nine Network in Brisbane, having presented both Nine News Brisbane and Nine Gold Coast News, as well as the local Brisbane magazine show Extra....
, an Australian news presenter - Jim WhitingJim WhitingJim Whiting is a British artist and inventor. He was born in Paris and spent his early childhood in Salisbury , Zimbabwe before returning to the UK with his family in 1959...
(b. 1951), a British artist and inventor - Justin Rice WhitingJustin Rice WhitingJustin Rice Whiting was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Whiting was born in Bath, New York, and moved to Michigan in 1849 with his parents, who settled in St. Clair, Michigan. He attended the public schools and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor from 1863 to 1865. He worked as a...
(1847–1903), a politician from Michigan - John WhitingJohn WhitingJohn Robert Whiting was an English dramatist and critic.Born in Salisbury, England, he was educated at Taunton School. His works include:* A Penny for a Song. A play * Marching Song. A play...
(1917–1963), John Robert Whiting, English dramatist and critic - John Whiting (anthropologist)John Whiting (anthropologist)Jonh Wesley Mayhew Whiting was an American sociologist and anthropologist, specializing in child development....
(1908–1999), John Wesley Mayhew Whiting, an American anthropologist - Justin Rice WhitingJustin Rice WhitingJustin Rice Whiting was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Whiting was born in Bath, New York, and moved to Michigan in 1849 with his parents, who settled in St. Clair, Michigan. He attended the public schools and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor from 1863 to 1865. He worked as a...
(1847–1903), Michigan politician - Ken WhitingKen WhitingKen Whiting , was the 1997/98 World Freestyle Kayaking Champion, the 1998 Japan Open Champion, and a five-time Canadian National Champion in freestyle or whitewater kayaking....
(b. 1974), a Canadian kayaker - Kenneth Whiting (1881–1943), Captain USN , captained Langley and Saratoga
- Leonard WhitingLeonard WhitingLeonard Whiting is a British actor who starred as Romeo in the 1968 Zeffirelli film version of Romeo and Juliet opposite Olivia Hussey's Juliet, a role which earned him the Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor....
(b. 1950), British actor - Lilian WhitingLilian WhitingLilian Whiting was an American journalist and author.Born at Niagara Falls, New York, she was literary editor of the Boston Traveler from 1880 to 1890, editor of the Boston Budget in 1890-93, and afterward spent much of her time in Europe...
(1859–1942), an American journalist and author - Margaret WhitingMargaret WhitingMargaret Whiting was a singer of American popular music and country music who first made her reputation during the 1940s and 1950s.-Youth:...
(b. 1924), traditional pop music singer, daughter of Richard A. Whiting - Margaret Whiting (actress), British actress
- Mark WhitingMark WhitingMark Whiting is an American writer, director, designer and actor.-Early life and education:Whiting was raised in Michigan. He was interested in arts from an early age of three, and was already making films by the time he was ten...
(b. 1964), an American writer, director, designer and actor - Michael F. WhitingMichael F. WhitingMichael F. Whiting is the director of the Brigham Young University DNA Sequencing Center and an associate professor in BYU's Department of Integrative Biology. Whiting received his bachelors degree from BYU and his Ph.D...
, an American director of the Brigham Young University - Napoleon WhitingNapoleon WhitingNapoleon Whiting , was an American character actor.He played many bit parts, often uncredited, as a menial worker such as the black butler, a stereotypical role....
(1910–1984), African-American character actor - Nathan WhitingNathan WhitingNathan Whiting was a soldier and merchant in Colonial America.-Biography:Whiting's parents died while he was a child, and he was raised by father's sister Mary and her husband, Reverend Thomas Clap...
(1724–1771), soldier and merchant in colonial America - Nathaniel N. WhitingNathaniel N. WhitingNathaniel N. Whiting was a Baptist Preacher in New York. He was a professor of Biblical Languages at Lexington College and worked on Bible translation. He supported the work of William Miller, but shied away from fixing a particular date for Christ's return...
(1792–1872), an American baptist preacher - Norman WhitingNorman WhitingNorman Harry Whiting is a former English cricketer who played 59 first-class matches for Worcestershire in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He was born in Wollaston, which at that time lay within Worcestershire...
(b. 1920), an English former cricketer - Peter WhitingPeter WhitingPeter Whiting is a former football goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level.Whiting played two official A-international matches for the All Whites in 1962 against visitors New Caledonia, the first a 4-1 on 2 June 1962, his second a 4-2 win on 4 June...
, a New Zealand association football player - Richard Whiting (abbot) (d. 1539), last abbot of Glastonbury Abbey before Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Richard Whiting (rugby league)Richard Whiting (rugby league)Richard Whiting is an English rugby league footballer who plays for Hull.A former Featherstone Rovers player in the British rugby league National League One, being voted young player of the year, before moving to the European Super League club Hull....
, English rugby league player - Richard A. WhitingRichard A. WhitingRichard Armstrong Whiting was a composer of popular songs including the standards, "Hooray for Hollywood", "Ain't We Got Fun?" & "On the Good Ship Lollipop"....
(1891–1938), writer of popular songs, father of Margaret Whiting and Barbara Whiting Smith - Richard H. WhitingRichard H. WhitingRichard Henry Whiting was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He was the uncle of Rep. Ira Clifton Copley, and the grandfather of composer Richard A...
(1826–1888), U.S. Representative from Illinois - Robert WhitingRobert WhitingRobert Whiting is an author and journalist who has written several successful books on contemporary Japanese culture - which include topics such as baseball and American gangsters operating in Japan. He was born in New Jersey, grew up in California and graduated from Sophia University in Tokyo...
(b. 1942), an American author and journalist - Roy Whiting (b. 1959), English murderer of Sarah Payne
- Rutherford Lester WhitingRutherford Lester WhitingRutherford "Rud" Lester Whiting is a Canadian politician. He was the Liberal member of parliament for the riding of Halton from 1968 until 1972 when he was defeated by Terry O'Connor of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada....
(b. 1930), Canadian politician - Samuel Whiting, Jr.Samuel whiting, jr.The Reverend Samuel Whiting, Junior was the First Minister of the Town of Billerica from November 11, 1663 to February 28, 1713....
(1633–1733), a First Minister of Billerica, Massachusetts - Sarah Whiting, Dean of the Rice University School of Architecture
- Sarah Frances WhitingSarah Frances WhitingSarah Frances Whiting , American physicist and astronomer, was the instructor to several astronomers, including Annie Jump Cannon.-Biography:Whiting graduated from Ingham University in 1865....
(1847–1927), an American physicist and astronomer - Tracy Denean Sharpley-WhitingTracy Denean Sharpley-WhitingTracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting is a feminist scholar and Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of French in the Department of French and Italian at the Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science. She is also the Director of African American and Diaspora Studies as well as the W. T...
, a feminist scholar - Walter WhitingWalter WhitingWalter Sydney Whiting was an English cricketer born in Bath, Somerset. He played first-class cricket for Somerset in four matches in the 1921 season and a further four in the 1923 season. He was born in Bath, Somerset and died there as well.Whiting was an amateur right-handed batsman and leg-break...
(1888–1952), an English cricketer - William Whiting (footballer)William Whiting (footballer)William Whiting was an English footballer who played as a half-back for Southampton in the 1900s, before becoming a referee.-Football career:...
, an English footballer - William Whiting (poet) (1825–1878), English writer and hymnist, wrote the words to Eternal Father, Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn)
- William Whiting (politician)William Whiting (politician)William Whiting was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Concord on March 3, 1813. He attended Concord Academy and graduated from Harvard University. He taught school in Plymouth and Concord. Whiting graduated from Harvard Law School in 1838. He was admitted to the...
(1813–1873), American congressman from Massachusetts - William Whiting II (politician)William Whiting II (politician)William Whiting was an American businessman and politician from Holyoke, Massachusetts. Whiting descended from an English family who first settled in Lynn, Massachusetts 1636....
(1841–1911), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts - William F. WhitingWilliam F. WhitingWilliam Fairfield Whiting was United States Secretary of Commerce August 22, 1928 to March 4, 1929, during the last months of the administration of Calvin Coolidge....
(1864–1936), William Fairfield Whiting, Massachusetts politician, United States Secretary of Commerce 1928-1929 - William H. C. WhitingWilliam H. C. WhitingWilliam Henry Chase Whiting was an United States Army officer who resigned after 16 years of service in the Army Corps of Engineers to serve in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War...
(1824–1865), William Henry Chase Whiting, American Civil War army officers - William H. Whiting (1848–1919), American Industrialist and automobile pioneer; involved in founding of both BuickBuickBuick is a premium brand of General Motors . Buick models are sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Taiwan, and Israel, with China being its largest market. Buick holds the distinction as the oldest active American make...
and ChevroletChevroletChevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...