About Weddell
The surname Weddell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wadda" or "Wada," which means "huntsman" or "hunter." The addition of the suffix "-ell" indicates "son of," making Weddell mean "son of Wadda." This surname likely originated as a patronymic name, denoting someone who was the son of a huntsman or someone associated with hunting. Over time, the surname Weddell has spread and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Weddell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Weddell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Weddell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Weddell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.