Wardrop

Wardrop Meaning & Origin

About Wardrop
The surname Wardrop is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English words "weard" meaning "guard" and "thorp" meaning "village." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer was from a village or settlement that was guarded or protected. Over time, the surname Wardrop has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wardrop is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wardrop: 664
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wardrop based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Wardrop is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARTRP
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W063601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 R D R AA2 P
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔrˌdrɑp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARTRP', 'FRTRP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wardrop in Braille

Here's how to represent Wardrop in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wardrop in braille

How to sign the name Wardrop using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Wardrop using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wardrop in sign language

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