About Whetstone
The surname Whetstone is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwæte" meaning "wheat" and "stan" meaning "stone." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent or distinctive stone used for sharpening or grinding wheat or other grains. The name Whetstone may also have been used as an occupational name for someone who worked with or sold whetstones.
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