Whistle

Whistle Meaning & Origin

About Whistle
The surname Whistle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "whistel," meaning a whistle or a flute. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or played musical instruments such as whistles or flutes. Over time, the surname Whistle may have also been given to individuals who had a distinctive whistle-like voice or who were known for their skill in whistling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whistle: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASTL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W02340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whistle in Braille

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

The name Whistle in braille

How to sign the name Whistle using Sign Language

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

The name Whistle in sign language

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