Whittier

Whittier is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning “dweller at the white bank or slope”. Notable people with this surname include American poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier, as well as various politicians, musicians, and athletes. The name has also been used for various towns and cities in the United States, including Whittier, California. With its roots in the natural world, the Whittier surname evokes a sense of peacefulness and serenity.