Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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While
The surname While is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "whil," meaning "a while" or "a short time." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was know...
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Whiles
The surname Whiles is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Willelmus," which is the Latin form of William. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to ident...
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Whiley
The surname Whiley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilig", meaning "willow tree". It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a willow tree or a...
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Whillock
The surname Whillock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwiluc," meaning "a small hill." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely...
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Whimpey
The surname Whimpey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwimpe," meaning a headdress or cap. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who wore a distinctive o...
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Whims
The surname Whims is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwim," meaning "whim" or "caprice." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered unpr...
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Whinery
The surname Whinery is of English origin and is derived from the word "whinery," which refers to a place where wine is made or sold. It is an occupational surname, indicating that the original bearer ...
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Whinnery
The surname Whinnery is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "vinr," meaning friend or companion. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was friendly or s...
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Whipkey
The surname Whipkey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wip," meaning "quick" or "nimble," and "ke," meaning "key." It is believed to have originally been a nickname f...
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Whipp
The surname Whipp is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwippa," meaning "whip." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used whips...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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