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William Allen White

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Given Name
William Allen
Surname
White

The Name William

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Resolute protector
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The White Surname

Origin
Old English
Meaning
A descriptive surname referring to someone with white or fair hair, pale complexion, or light coloring.
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Source

Library of Congress

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