Whiddon

Whiddon Meaning & Origin

About Whiddon
The surname Whiddon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hwidda" or "Hwiddi," which means "wide" or "broad." The addition of the suffix "-on" indicates "son of," making Whiddon mean "son of Hwidda." This surname likely originated as a patronymic name, denoting someone who was the son of a person named Hwidda. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Whidden or Whiddon.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whiddon: 2,769
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11388
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.94

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whiddon 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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ATN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪdən/
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('ATN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whiddon in Braille

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

The name Whiddon in braille

How to sign the name Whiddon using Sign Language

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

The name Whiddon in sign language

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