Whispell

Whispell Meaning & Origin

About Whispell
The surname Whispell is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hwispel," meaning "whistle" or "pipe." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who made or played musical instruments such as whistles or pipes. Over time, the surname Whispell may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whispell: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whispell 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
ASPL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W02104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/whispell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whispell in Braille

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

The name Whispell in braille

How to sign the name Whispell using Sign Language

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

The name Whispell in sign language

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