Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Waver
The surname Waver is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wafian," meaning "to wave" or "to beckon." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who made waving ...
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Waverly
The surname Waverly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "waefre" meaning "waving" or "moving to and fro." It is a locational surname referring to someone who lived near a pla...
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Wavra
The surname Wavra is of Czech origin and is derived from the personal name Václav, which means "glorious ruler" or "one who rules with glory." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was origin...
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Wavrin
The surname Wavrin is of French origin and is derived from the place name Wavrin, a commune in the Nord department of France. The name is believed to have originated from the Old French word "waverin,...
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Wavrunek
The surname Wavrunek is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "vavřín," meaning "laurel." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near a place as...
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Wawak
The surname Wawak is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "wawak," which means "jackdaw" in Polish. The jackdaw is a type of bird known for its intelligence and adaptability. Therefore, the s...
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Waweru
The surname Waweru is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "waweru" which means "to be born during the harvest season." The name ...
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Wawro
The surname Wawro is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Wawrzyniec, which is the Polish form of the name Lawrence. The name Lawrence itself comes from the Latin name Laurentius, me...
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Wawrzaszek
The surname Wawrzaszek is of Polish origin and is derived from the given name Wawrzyniec, which is the Polish form of the name Lawrence. The suffix "-szek" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or...
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Wawrzonek
The surname Wawrzonek is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "wawrzyn," meaning "laurel." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendant...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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