what is the origin of the last name white
The White last name has several different possible origins: 1  White is usually a descriptive name or nickname given to a person with very light hair or complexion, from the Middle English whit, meaning white..2  The last name White may be also local, derived from the Isle of Wight, on the coast of Hampshire, England.hite is the 16th most common surname in England, the 20th most common last name in America, and the 10th most popular name in Australia.