Whyel

Whyel Meaning & Origin

About Whyel
The surname Whyel is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wiell," meaning "well" or "spring." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near a well or spring. The name may have been given to someone who resided by a notable well or worked as a well-keeper. Over time, variations of the surname Whyel have emerged, including Whyle, Whyley, and Whiles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whyel: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/whyel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whyel in Braille

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

The name Whyel in braille

How to sign the name Whyel using Sign Language

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

The name Whyel in sign language

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