Whaler

Whaler Meaning & Origin

About Whaler
The surname Whaler is an occupational surname derived from the English word "whale," referring to a large marine mammal. It is believed to have originated from individuals who were involved in the whaling industry, either as whalers or as owners of whaling ships. The surname Whaler signifies a familial connection to this occupation and may have been adopted by families whose ancestors were engaged in hunting or processing whales.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whaler: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whaler 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 Whaler is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈweɪlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whaler in Braille

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

The name Whaler in braille

How to sign the name Whaler using Sign Language

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

The name Whaler in sign language

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