Whiteside

Meaning

A dwelling on the white or light-colored side of a hill or slope.

Etymology

From Old English 'hwit' (white) combined with 'side' (slope or hillside). The surname originated from topographic features in northern England and southern Scotland.

About the Whiteside Surname

A topographic surname denoting residence beside a white or pale-colored hillside. The name is particularly common in border regions between England and Scotland.

Distribution

Found throughout England and Scotland, with concentrations in northern regions.

Notable Bearers

Thomas Whiteside

People with the Whiteside Surname