Wharry

Wharry Meaning & Origin

About Wharry
The surname Wharry is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "fearadhach," meaning "manly" or "brave." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Fearadhach. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Wharry. The surname Wharry suggests a family history rooted in bravery and strength.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wharry: 434
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwæri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wharry in Braille

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

The name Wharry in braille

How to sign the name Wharry using Sign Language

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

The name Wharry in sign language

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