About Whirl
The surname Whirl is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "whirlen," meaning to turn or rotate rapidly. As a surname, Whirl likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their energetic or lively nature, or possibly for someone who worked in a spinning or rotating profession. The name Whirl may also have been given to someone who lived near a whirlpool or a place with a swirling or turbulent nature.
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The surname Whirl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whirl 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 Whirl is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whirl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whirl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.