About Wimple
The surname Wimple is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wimple," which referred to a type of head covering worn by women in medieval times. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who either made or wore wimples, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with wimples. Overall, the surname Wimple is associated with the occupation or location related to the head covering.
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The surname Wimple is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wimple based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Wimple in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wimple using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.