Whetsel

Whetsel Meaning & Origin

About Whetsel
The surname Whetsel is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwætels," meaning "wheat hill." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a hill where wheat was grown. The name Whetsel may have been given to individuals who worked in or owned wheat fields or were associated with the cultivation of wheat. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Whetsell or Whetsall.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whetsel: 1,256
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20961
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whetsel 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

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ATSL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 T S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛtsəl/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whetsel in Braille

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

The name Whetsel in braille

How to sign the name Whetsel using Sign Language

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

The name Whetsel in sign language

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