Wheelock

Wheelock Meaning & Origin

About Wheelock
The surname Wheelock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwēoloc," meaning "wheel" and the suffix "-oc," indicating a diminutive or endearing form. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or repaired wheels. Over time, the surname Wheelock has evolved and can be found in various spellings, such as Whellock or Wheloc. Today, it is a relatively rare surname and is primarily found in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wheelock: 3,827
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 L AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈwiˌlɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wheelock in Braille

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

The name Wheelock in braille

How to sign the name Wheelock using Sign Language

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

The name Wheelock in sign language

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