Wherley

Wherley Meaning & Origin

About Wherley
The surname Wherley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "werle," meaning "weasel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the animal, such as agility or cunning. Over time, the name Wherley became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wherley: 675
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,731
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ™rli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wherley in Braille

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

The name Wherley in braille

How to sign the name Wherley using Sign Language

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

The name Wherley in sign language

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