Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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

Wheller
The surname Wheller is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wheler," meaning a wheelwright or someone who made or repaired wheels. It is an occupational surname that was give...
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Whelpley
The surname Whelpley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwelp" meaning "whelp" or "young animal." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had characteri...
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Whelton
The surname Whelton is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó hUallacháin, meaning "descendant of Uallachán." The name Uallachán is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "uallach," which...
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Whennen
The surname Whennen is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Coinnich, meaning "son of Coinneach." Coinneach is a Gaelic personal name that translates to "handsome" or "comely." T...
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Wherley
The surname Wherley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "werle," meaning "weasel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who displayed character...
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Wherritt
The surname Wherritt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwæt," meaning "wheat," and the suffix "-rith," which denotes a clearing or a stream. Therefore, the surname Wherrit...
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Wherry
The surname Wherry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwærrig," meaning "quarrelsome" or "contentious." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a co...
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Whetham
The surname Whetham is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "hwæth" meaning "wheat" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." There...
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Whetsel
The surname Whetsel is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwætels," meaning "wheat hill." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a hi...
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Whetsell
The surname Whetsell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwettan" meaning "to sharpen" and "sell" meaning "saddle." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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