About Washburn
The surname Washburn is of English origin and has two possible meanings. It can be derived from the Old English words "wæsc" meaning "wash" and "burna" meaning "stream," referring to someone who lived near a stream used for washing clothes. Alternatively, it can be derived from the Old English words "wæsc" meaning "wax" and "burna" meaning "stream," indicating a location near a stream where wax was produced or used. Overall, the surname Washburn is associated with a geographical or occupational origin, describing someone who lived or worked near a stream.
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The surname Washburn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Washburn 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 Washburn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Washburn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Washburn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.