Wormell

Wormell Meaning & Origin

About Wormell
The surname Wormell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wyrm" meaning "serpent" or "dragon" and the suffix "-ell" which is a diminutive. Therefore, the surname Wormell is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a serpent or had serpent-like qualities. It may have been given to individuals who were cunning, sly, or had a snake-like appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wormell: 226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wormell 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

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ARML
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W06504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wormell*/
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('ARML', 'FRML')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wormell in Braille

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

The name Wormell in braille

How to sign the name Wormell using Sign Language

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

The name Wormell in sign language

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