Whitwell

Whitwell Meaning & Origin

About Whitwell
The surname Whitwell is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "hwit," meaning "white," and "well," meaning "spring" or "stream." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place named Whitwell, which can be found in various locations across England. The name likely referred to a settlement near a white-colored spring or stream, highlighting the natural features of the area. Over time, individuals with the surname Whitwell spread to different regions, and their descendants continue to bear the name today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whitwell: 653
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,618
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

šŸ“‡ Metaphone
ATL
šŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
šŸ”Š Soundex
W0304
šŸŽµ Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T W EH2 L
šŸŒ IPA
/ĖˆwÉŖtĖŒwɛl/
šŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ATL', '')
šŸˆÆ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whitwell in Braille

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

The name Whitwell in braille

How to sign the name Whitwell using Sign Language

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

The name Whitwell in sign language

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