Whalon

Whalon Meaning & Origin

About Whalon
The surname Whalon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Waelhoh," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as an outsider or a newcomer to a particular community. Over time, the name evolved into Whalon and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whalon: 318
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,903
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/whalon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whalon in Braille

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

The name Whalon in braille

How to sign the name Whalon using Sign Language

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

The name Whalon in sign language

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