About Wethey
The surname Wethey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæthig," meaning "wet" or "moist." It is believed to have been a descriptive surname given to someone who lived near a wet or marshy area. The name may also have been used to describe someone with a damp or moist complexion. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Wethy and Wethee.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wethey 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 Wethey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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