Whetsell

Whetsell Meaning & Origin

About Whetsell
The surname Whetsell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwettan" meaning "to sharpen" and "sell" meaning "saddle." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a saddle maker or a person who sharpened tools or weapons. The name Whetsell signifies someone skilled in the craft of sharpening or making saddles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whetsell: 952
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25849
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whetsell 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 Whetsell in Braille

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

The name Whetsell in braille

How to sign the name Whetsell using Sign Language

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

The name Whetsell in sign language

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