Whistler

Whistler Meaning & Origin

About Whistler
The surname Whistler is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a whistler, referring to someone who played the whistle or flute. It is a descriptive surname that was given to individuals who were skilled musicians or known for their ability to play wind instruments. The name Whistler signifies a person with musical talent or a connection to the musical profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whistler: 1,176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASTLR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W023406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪslər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASTLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whistler in Braille

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

The name Whistler in braille

How to sign the name Whistler using Sign Language

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

The name Whistler in sign language

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