Witherspoon

Witherspoon Meaning & Origin

About Witherspoon
The surname Witherspoon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wither" meaning "against" or "opposite" and "spoon" meaning "splinter" or "chip." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a prominent splinter or chip in a landscape, such as a rocky outcrop or a tree stump. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, Witherspoon.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Witherspoon: 13,171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,736
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A0RSPN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03062105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 DH ER0 S P UW2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪðərˌspun/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A0RSPN', 'FTRSPN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Witherspoon in Braille

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

The name Witherspoon in braille

How to sign the name Witherspoon using Sign Language

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

The name Witherspoon in sign language

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