Whipkey

Whipkey Meaning & Origin

About Whipkey
The surname Whipkey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wip," meaning "quick" or "nimble," and "ke," meaning "key." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was agile or quick in their movements. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Whipkey can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their quickness or nimbleness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whipkey: 1,961
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,056
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whipkey 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

📇 Metaphone
APK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 P K IY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪpˌki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whipkey in Braille

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

The name Whipkey in braille

How to sign the name Whipkey using Sign Language

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

The name Whipkey in sign language

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