About Whetstine
The surname Whetstine is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wetzen," meaning "to sharpen." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a sharpener or grinder of tools or blades. The suffix "-stein" indicates a stone or rock, suggesting that the occupation involved the use of a sharpening stone. Over time, the name Whetstine became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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