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Whitfield Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Whitfield

"A placename: A number of places in the United Kingdom: A southern suburb of Glossop, High Peak district, Derbyshire, England . A hamlet in Falfield parish, South Gloucestershire district, Gloucestershire, England . A large village and civil parish in Dover district, Kent, England . A village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire district, Northamptonshire, England . A village in Plenmeller w"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1919 👥 434 in US
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Meaning
A placename: A number of places in the United Kingdom: A southern suburb of Glossop, High Peak district, Derbyshire, England . A hamlet in Falfield parish, South Gloucestershire district, Gloucestershire, England . A large village and civil parish in Dover district, Kent, England . A village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire district, Northamptonshire, England . A village in Plenmeller w
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
434
Life Path
Number 6

📖 What Does Whitfield Mean?

Whitfield is a masculine given name borne by:Whitfield Connor (1916–1988), American actor, director and producer Whitfield Cook (1909–2003), American writer of screenplays, stage plays, short stories and novels Whitfield Crane, American rock singer Whitfield Daukes (1877–1954), Anglican bishop Whitfield Diffie, American cryptographer and mathematician Whitfield Jack (1906–1989), US Army officer Whitfield Lovell, African-American artist

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Whitfield is a masculine given name borne by:Whitfield Connor (1916–1988), American actor, director and producer Whitfield Cook (1909–2003), American writer of screenplays, stage plays, short stories and novels Whitfield Crane, American rock singer Whitfield Daukes (1877–1954), Anglican bishop Whitfield Diffie, American cryptographer and mathematician Whitfield Jack (1906–1989), US Army officer Whitfield Lovell, African-American artist …

Root Element
Whitfield
Core Meaning
"A placename: A number of places in the United Kingdom: A southern suburb of Glossop, High Peak district, Derbyshire, England . A hamlet in Falfield parish, South Gloucestershire district, Gloucestershire, England . A large village and civil parish in Dover district, Kent, England . A village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire district, Northamptonshire, England . A village in Plenmeller w"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Whitfield

W 5
H 8
I 9
T 2
F 6
I 9
E 5
L 3
D 4
SUM 6
6
Life Path
Nurturing & Responsibility
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 434 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 434
Peak year 1919 (18)
First recorded 1890
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Whitfield" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A placename: A number of places in the United Kingdom: A southern suburb of Glossop, High Peak district, Derbyshire, England . A hamlet in Falfield parish, South Gloucestershire district, Gloucestershire, England . A large village and civil parish in Dover district, Kent, England . A village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire district, Northamptonshire, England . A village in Plenmeller w".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~434 people named Whitfield in the US. Peaked in 1919 with 18 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Whitfield?

The Life Path number for Whitfield is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 1.

Is Whitfield a boy or girl name?

Whitfield is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Whitfield in the US?

Approximately 434 people in the United States are named Whitfield. The name peaked in 1919 with 18 recorded uses.

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