Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Waycaster
The surname Waycaster is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "weg" meaning "way" or "road" and the word "caster" meaning "fortified place" or "castle." Therefore, the meaning of...
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Waychoff
The surname Waychoff is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "way" meaning "path" or "road" and "choff" meaning "trade" or "business." Therefore, the meaning of the su...
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Waycott
The surname Waycott is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wigheard," meaning "war-hardy" or "brave in battle," combined with the word "cot," which refers to a small c...
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Wayda
The surname Wayda is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "wajda," meaning "to drive" or "to chase." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked ...
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Waye
The surname Waye is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "weg" or "weges," meaning "way" or "path." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked on a roa...
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Wayer
The surname Wayer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wage," meaning "wedge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked...
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Wayerski
The surname Wayerski is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Wawrzyniec, which is the Polish form of the name Lawrence. The suffix "-ski" is a common ending in Polish surnames, indic...
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Wayland
The surname Wayland is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Wægelend, which means "land by the road" or "land by the way." It is a locational surname, indicating that th...
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Waylett
The surname Waylett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wiglaf," meaning "battle remnant" or "battle survivor." The suffix "-ett" is a diminutive, indicating "littl...
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Waymack
The surname Waymack is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wigmund," meaning "war protector," combined with the suffix "-ac," denoting "son of." Therefore, Waymack can...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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