Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Wilner
The surname Wilner is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wilhelm, which means "will" or "desire" in German, combined with the suffix "-ner" indicating a profession or occupation. Ther...
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Wilridge
The surname Wilridge is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the name Willrich or Willridge. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilric," which combines the elements "wil...
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Wilroy
The surname Wilroy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilhelm" or "Willhelm," meaning "will, desire" and "helmet, protection." The addition of the suffix "-roy" su...
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Wils
The surname Wils is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Will, a short form of William. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants ...
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Wilsey
The surname Wilsey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilsi" or "Wilsiġ," which means "will" or "desire." The suffix "-ey" indicates a place or settlement, suggest...
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Wilsford
The surname Wilsford is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "wil" meaning "will" or "desire" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be cro...
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Wilsher
The surname Wilsher is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilsi" or "Wilse," which was a short form of the name William. The suffix "-er" indicates that the name was ...
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Wilshire
The surname Wilshire is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wilig" meaning "willow" and "scir" meaning "bright" or "clear." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wilshire can ...
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Wilshusen
The surname Wilshusen is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "wil," meaning "will" or "desire," and "husen," meaning "houses" or "dwellings." Therefore, the name Wilsh...
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Wilsie
The surname Wilsie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name William, which means "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior." The suffix "-sie" is a diminutive form, indicating ...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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