TheNameDBWhitehurst
TopographicMeaning
A person from a wooded hill with white soil or white stone.
Etymology
Combines Old English 'hwit' (white) with 'hyrst' (wooded hill, thicket). The name originally indicated a distinctive geographical feature characterized by white-colored soil or stone.
About the Whitehurst Surname
A topographic surname indicating a wooded hill with distinctive white-colored features. The name reflects English place-naming conventions based on soil color and vegetation.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries, with concentrations in the Midlands and southern England.
Notable Bearers
Fatboy Slim (Quentin Leo Cook), David Whitehurst