There are
1432
Whittys in the USA
Whitty is the
19019th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Whitty

ThomasWhitty

Thomas Whitty was an English carpet manufacturer and one of the pioneers of the Axminster carpet industry in the late 18th century.

MichaelWhitty

Michael Whitty is an Irish bishop who serves as the Bishop of Killaloe, Ireland since 1996.

JohnWhitty

John Whitty was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood Football Club in the early 20th century.

ChrisWhitty

Chris Whitty is an English physician and epidemiologist who currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer for England.

WilliamWhitty

William Whitty was an Irish politician and Member of Parliament for the Wexford constituency in the late 19th century.

BrianWhitty

Brian Whitty is an Australian cricketer who played for Tasmania and Western Australia in the 1980s and 1990s.

CatherineWhitty

Catherine Whitty is an Irish camogie player who has won numerous All-Ireland titles with the Wexford camogie team.

EdwardWhitty

Edward Whitty was an Irish artist known for his landscape paintings and involvement in the Waterford Art Group.

PatrickWhitty

Patrick Whitty is an American entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the software company Frontline Technologies.

MaryWhitty

Mary Whitty was an Irish actress, best known for her stage roles in the early 20th century.

Whitty Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Whitty' is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word 'Ó hÁmhadaigh', meaning 'descendant of Ámhadhach', which is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word 'ámhaidh', meaning 'fate' or 'destiny'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Whitty' is most commonly found in Ireland, especially in the counties of Wexford and Waterford. There are also smaller populations of Whitty families in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Whitty' include 'Wheaty', 'Whitey', and 'Hawty'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Whitty' has been carried by Irish immigrants to various countries, particularly during the Irish diaspora in the 19th century. Many Whitty families migrated to the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada in search of better opportunities.