Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

Explore a list of 5,390 surnames starting with the letter 'W'

Weaner
The surname Weaner is of German origin and is derived from the word "wean," meaning a child who has been weaned off breastfeeding. It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone wh...
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Weant
The surname Weant is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wenden," meaning "to turn" or "to change." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was kn...
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Wear
The surname Wear is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a weir, which is a dam built across a river to control the flow of w...
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Wearden
The surname Wearden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "weard" meaning "guardian" or "watchman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone w...
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Weare
The surname Weare is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wer," meaning "man" or "person." It was often used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be a worthy or im...
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Wearing
The surname Wearing is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "werian," meaning "to wear" or "to carry." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who made or sold clothi...
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Wearmouth
The surname Wearmouth is of English origin and is derived from the place name Wearmouth, which refers to a location in County Durham, England. The name is composed of two elements: "wear," meaning a d...
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Wearn
The surname Wearn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wyrn," meaning "a weir or dam." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked at a we...
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Wearne
The surname Wearne is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wærn," meaning "watchtower" or "lookout." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or wor...
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Wearren
The surname Wearren is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wigheard," which means "war-hardy" or "brave in battle." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings,...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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