Wheless

Wheless Meaning & Origin

About Wheless
The surname Wheless is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwæl," meaning "whale." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a whale in some way, either in physical appearance or in character traits. Over time, the surname Wheless has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wheless: 806
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29334
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈwilɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wheless in Braille

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

The name Wheless in braille

How to sign the name Wheless using Sign Language

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

The name Wheless in sign language

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