Talk:Whitehead

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[edit] Origin of the surname "Whitehead."

WHITEHEAD, English, Irish, Scottish, meaning white or fair-haired.

A surname originating from an English nickname describing a man with fair hair, or prematurely white hair. The name comes from the Middle English whit, meaning white, and heved meaning head.

A north European surname purportedly associated with fair or white hair and unrelated to age or greying.

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The definition "A derogatory term for white people." does not appear to be supported by any published dictionary.

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