Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Wydra
The surname Wydra is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "wydra," which means "otter" in Polish. It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near a river or lake i...
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Wydro
The surname Wydro is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Władysław, which means "rule with glory" or "glorious ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally ...
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Wye
The surname Wye is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a locational surname derived from the River Wye, which flows through England and Wales. Alternatively, it may have ...
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Wyer
The surname Wyer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wīr," meaning "weir" or "fish trap." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who live...
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Wyers
The surname Wyers is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Wier, which itself is a short form of the name Wigbert. The name Wier/Wyers means "war bright" or "war shining," with "war" r...
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Wyeth
The surname Wyeth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wigheard," meaning "war-hardy" or "brave in battle." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, inclu...
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Wyett
The surname Wyett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Wyot" or "Wyatt," which itself is a variant of the Old English name "Wigheard." The name "Wigheard" is composed of t...
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Wyffels
The surname Wyffels is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "wivele" or "wifel," meaning "weaver." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a w...
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Wygal
The surname Wygal is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Uigil, meaning "son of Uigil." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Uigil. The name...
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Wygand
The surname Wygand is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wigand, which itself is derived from the Old High German elements "wīg" meaning "battle" and "gand" meaning "wand" or "staff."...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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