About Whanger
The surname Whanger is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwangere," meaning a whip or a thong. It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who made or used whips. The name Whanger may also have been a nickname for someone who was quick or agile, as the whip was often associated with speed and precision. Overall, the surname Whanger likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name related to the use or creation of whips.
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The surname Whanger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whanger 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 Whanger is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whanger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whanger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.