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In the Genealogy section of About.com the surname White is of English, Scottish, and Irish origin. Alternate spellings of White are Whyte, Whiet, Wight, and Whytte. Here is the link to check it out: http://genealogy.about.com/od/surname_meaning/p/white/htm.
Meaning of White. White Meaning: the light or fair-complexioned person; one with white hair; descendant of Hwita (white); dweller by a bend or curve in a river or road; dweller near a look-out post. White Origin(s): Submit Info. White History: Submit Info. White Meaning Submitted by: Anonymous.