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