Whorley

Whorley Meaning & Origin

About Whorley
The surname Whorley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hore" which means "dirty" or "filthy." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a messy or unkempt appearance. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Whorley.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whorley: 1,120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,856
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ”rli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whorley in Braille

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

The name Whorley in braille

How to sign the name Whorley using Sign Language

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

The name Whorley in sign language

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