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Willhoites in the USA25381st
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Willhoite
DianeWillhoite
Diane Willhoite is a chef and author known for her cookbook 'R-Factor Diet.'JamesWillhoite
James Willhoite is a former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers.RobertWillhoite
Robert Willhoite is a former American football player who played as a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos and the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League (NFL).SteveWillhoite
Steve Willhoite is a former American football player who played as a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL).BillWillhoit
Bill Willhoit is a former American football player who played as a placekicker for the Georgia Bulldogs and later in the United States Football League (USFL).GaryWillhoite
Gary Willhoite is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) for the Denver Rockets and the Oakland Oaks.JohnWillhoite
John Willhoite is an American actor known for his role as Mickey Trotter on the television series 'Family Ties.'DougWillhoite
Doug Willhoite is an American professional golfer who has competed in various tournaments on the PGA Tour.AndrewWillhoite
Andrew Willhoite is an American artist and sculptor known for his unique metal sculptures and installations.KathyWillhoite
Kathy Willhoite is an American television writer and producer, known for her work on shows like 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'The X-Files.'Willhoite Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Willhoite' is of English origin and is a variant of the name 'Willoughby' which originated from several place names in England, including Willoughby in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Warwickshire. It is derived from the Old English personal name 'Wilie' or 'Willing' and the Old Norse word 'bi' meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Willhoite' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in states like Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri, where there are concentrations of Willhoite families.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Willhoite' include 'Willhite' and 'Wilhoit'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Willhoite' mainly occurred during the colonization and settlement of the United States, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.