Whirley

Whirley Meaning & Origin

About Whirley
The surname Whirley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hweorfan," meaning "to turn" or "to whirl." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a quick or restless nature, or possibly for someone who worked as a turner or spinner. The name Whirley signifies a person who is lively, active, or involved in a spinning or turning occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whirley: 506
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,790
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whirley 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 Whirley is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ™rli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whirley in Braille

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

The name Whirley in braille

How to sign the name Whirley using Sign Language

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

The name Whirley in sign language

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