Weavil

Weavil Meaning & Origin

About Weavil
The surname Weavil is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wevel," meaning "weevil." Weevil is a type of beetle known for its destructive nature, particularly in damaging crops. The surname Weavil likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a weevil or perhaps had a mischievous or troublesome nature. It may also have been an occupational name for someone involved in the control or prevention of weevils in agricultural settings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weavil: 377
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,637
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 V AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwivəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFL', 'FFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weavil in Braille

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

The name Weavil in braille

How to sign the name Weavil using Sign Language

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

The name Weavil in sign language

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