Wheelden

Wheelden Meaning & Origin

About Wheelden
The surname Wheelden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wheald," meaning "to govern" or "to rule." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who held a position of authority or power, possibly as a local magistrate or ruler. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Wheelden.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wheelden: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 L D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wheelden*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wheelden in Braille

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

The name Wheelden in braille

How to sign the name Wheelden using Sign Language

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

The name Wheelden in sign language

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