Whipps

Whipps Meaning & Origin

About Whipps
The surname Whipps is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwippa," meaning "whip." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used whips. The name Whipps may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the craft of whip-making or who used whips in their profession, such as horse trainers or wagon drivers. Over time, the surname Whipps became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whipps: 561
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,212
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whipps 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
AP
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 P S
🌐 IPA
/wɪps/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whipps in Braille

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

The name Whipps in braille

How to sign the name Whipps using Sign Language

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

The name Whipps in sign language

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