Whelpley

Whelpley Meaning & Origin

About Whelpley
The surname Whelpley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwelp" meaning "whelp" or "young animal." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had characteristics or traits associated with a young animal, such as playfulness or energy. Over time, the surname Whelpley became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whelpley: 806
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,334
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whelpley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W04140
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L P L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ›lpli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W414

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whelpley in Braille

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

The name Whelpley in braille

How to sign the name Whelpley using Sign Language

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

The name Whelpley in sign language

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