Whetzell

Whetzell Meaning & Origin

About Whetzell
The surname Whetzell 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 name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in sharpening knives, scissors, or other cutting instruments. Over time, the surname Whetzell has evolved and been anglicized in various ways, but its origin as an occupational name remains the same.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whetzell: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whetzell 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
WASA
🔊 Soundex
W03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 T Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/whetzell*/
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('ATSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whetzell in Braille

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

The name Whetzell in braille

How to sign the name Whetzell using Sign Language

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

The name Whetzell in sign language

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