Whetstine

Whetstine Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whetstine: 606
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,838
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whetstine 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
ATSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0323050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 T S T IY0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ›tstin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ATSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W323

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whetstine in Braille

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

The name Whetstine in braille

How to sign the name Whetstine using Sign Language

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

The name Whetstine in sign language

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