Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Wreede
The surname Wreede is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "wreed," meaning "cruel" or "harsh" in English. It is likely that the surname was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who d...
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Wreford
The surname Wreford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wrae," meaning "wandering" or "straying," and "ford," meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." ...
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Wrege
The surname Wrege is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wrec," meaning "wretch" or "miserable." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who wa...
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Wreh
The surname Wreh is of West African origin, specifically from the Kru ethnic group in Liberia. It is believed to be a patronymic name derived from the personal name Wreh, which means "king" or "ruler"...
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Wren
The surname Wren is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wrenna," meaning a small bird known as the wren. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled o...
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Wrench
The surname Wrench is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wrench," meaning a tool used for twisting or turning. It is believed to have been an occupational surname for someo...
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Wrencher
The surname Wrencher is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a wrencher, which referred to a person who operated a winch or a machine used for hoisting or pulling heavy objects. The...
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Wrenfrow
The surname Wrenfrow is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name Wrenthorpe, which is a village in West Yorkshire, England. The name is composed of the ...
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Wrenn
The surname Wrenn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wrenna," meaning "wren," which is a small bird known for its lively and energetic nature. As a surname, Wrenn likely or...
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Wressell
The surname Wressell is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "wrae," meaning a nook or corner, and "sell," meaning a dwelling or house....
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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