About Whear
The surname Whear is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Old English word "wēr," meaning "weir" or "fish trap." It is likely that the name originated as a topographic or occupational surname for someone who lived or worked near a fish trap or weir. The surname Whear is relatively rare and is primarily found in Cornwall and its surrounding areas.
The surname Whear is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whear 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 Whear is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whear in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whear using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.