Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Weymer
The surname Weymer is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Wigmar, which combines the elements "wig," meaning "war," and "mar," meaning "famous." Therefore, the meaning of the surnam...
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Weymouth
The surname Weymouth is of English origin and is derived from the place name Weymouth, a coastal town in Dorset, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "wæg" meani...
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Weynand
The surname Weynand is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Weynand or Weynandt, which itself is a variant of the name Wernher. The name Wernher is composed of the elements "warin," ...
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Weyrauch
The surname Weyrauch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "weirouwe," meaning "warrior" or "soldier." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname ...
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Weyrich
The surname Weyrich is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Werner," which means "guardian" or "protector." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ide...
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Weyrick
The surname Weyrick is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Heinrich, which means "ruler of the home" or "ruler of the household." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was ...
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Whack
The surname Whack is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwæcca," meaning a small bundle or bundle of sticks. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who carrie...
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Whale
The surname Whale is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "whale," which referred to a large sea mammal. As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a...
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Whalen
The surname Whalen is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Faoiláin, meaning "descendant of Faoilán." The name Faoilán is a diminutive form of the word "faoile," which translates to "...
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Whaler
The surname Whaler is an occupational surname derived from the English word "whale," referring to a large marine mammal. It is believed to have originated from individuals who were involved in the wha...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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