About Whorf
The surname Whorf is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "worf" or "worΓΎ," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or was associated with a settlement or an enclosed area. The name Whorf may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a small hill or mound.
The surname Whorf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whorf 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 Whorf is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whorf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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