Wheatley

Wheatley Meaning & Origin

About Wheatley
The surname Wheatley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name referring to someone who lived near a wheat field or meadow. It is derived from the Old English words "hwǣte" meaning "wheat" and "lēah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." The name was originally given to those who resided in or were associated with such a place, and over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wheatley: 12,520
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,875
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 T L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwitli/
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('ATL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wheatley in Braille

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

The name Wheatley in braille

How to sign the name Wheatley using Sign Language

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

The name Wheatley in sign language

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