Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Whetstine
The surname Whetstine is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wetzen," meaning "to sharpen." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone...
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Whetstone
The surname Whetstone is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwæte" meaning "wheat" and "stan" meaning "stone." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for some...
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Whetten
The surname Whetten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hwita," meaning "white." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone with fair or light-col...
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Whetter
The surname Whetter is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwæt," meaning "wheat." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked with or cultivated wheat. ...
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Whetton
The surname Whetton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwettan," meaning "to sharpen." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a whetter or a ...
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Whetzel
The surname Whetzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wetzen," meaning "to sharpen." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a s...
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Whetzell
The surname Whetzell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wetzen," meaning "to sharpen." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone ...
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Whewell
The surname Whewell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hwitel," meaning "white," and the word "well," meaning "spring" or "stream." Therefore, the surname Whewell ...
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Whichard
The surname Whichard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wicard" or "Wicheard," which means "strong fortress" or "strong ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicat...
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Whicker
The surname Whicker is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwicce," meaning "a dweller at the bend of a river." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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