Wheelwright

Wheelwright Meaning & Origin

About Wheelwright
The surname Wheelwright is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "whilwryght," which means a maker or repairer of wheels. The name was given to individuals who were skilled craftsmen specializing in the construction and maintenance of wheels, particularly for carts and wagons. The surname Wheelwright signifies a person's ancestral connection to this specific trade or occupation.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wheelwright: 749
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,001
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
W04060203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 L R AY2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈwiˌlraΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W462

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wheelwright in Braille

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

The name Wheelwright in braille

How to sign the name Wheelwright using Sign Language

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

The name Wheelwright in sign language

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