Whitaker
| Pronunciation | English: /ˈwɪtəkə/ |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Word/name | Anglo-Saxon |
| Derivation | "whit" (white) and "aecer" (cultivated soil) |
| Meaning | White cultivated soil |
| Region of origin | England |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Whittaker, Whitacre, Quitacre |
Whitaker (also Whittaker) is a surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning the white acre, also spelled "Whittaker" and "Whitacre." Notable people with the surname include: