Hite

Hite is a surname of German origin, with various spellings such as Heit, Haidt, and Hiett. The name may have originated from the word “heid” meaning “heath” or “moor” and referred to someone who lived in such an area. Hite can also be a shortened version of the name “Heinrich”. Notable people with the surname Hite include American explorer Abraham Hite and musician Candye Kane. Today, the surname Hite is relatively rare, with the majority of individuals with the name residing in the United States.