Wimbley

Wimbley Meaning & Origin

About Wimbley
The surname Wimbley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wimble," meaning a tool used for boring or drilling holes. It is believed that the name was originally occupational, referring to someone who made or used wimbles. Over time, the name Wimbley became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Wimbley can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wimbley: 1,562
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,896
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AMPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W05140
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 M B L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙͺmbli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AMPL', 'FMPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wimbley in Braille

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

The name Wimbley in braille

How to sign the name Wimbley using Sign Language

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

The name Wimbley in sign language

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