Wharff

Wharff Meaning & Origin

About Wharff
The surname Wharff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwearf" or "hwearfian," meaning "to turn" or "to wander." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for wandering or changing their residence frequently. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wharff: 406
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,281
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARF
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 R F
🌐 IPA
/wɑrf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wharff in Braille

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

The name Wharff in braille

How to sign the name Wharff using Sign Language

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

The name Wharff in sign language

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