Wivell

Wivell Meaning & Origin

About Wivell
The surname Wivell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wifel," meaning "weevil" or "beetle." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a weevil in some way, either in appearance or behavior. Surnames derived from nicknames were common in medieval times, and the name Wivell likely originated as a descriptive or humorous nickname for an individual. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wivell: 401
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,830
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wivell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 V AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wivell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFL', 'FFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wivell in Braille

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

The name Wivell in braille

How to sign the name Wivell using Sign Language

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

The name Wivell in sign language

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