About Whiffen
The surname Whiffen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwifian," meaning "to move quickly" or "to whisk." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was fast or agile. Over time, the name evolved into Whiffen, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were known for their quickness or nimbleness.
The surname Whiffen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whiffen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Whiffen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whiffen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whiffen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.