Whisler Surname
Approximately 4,518 people bear this surname
Whisler Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the whistler,' one who was constantly whistling. The sobriquet would readily fasten itself upon the bearer, and as it denoted a cheery spirit would not be unacceptable to the nominee.
Thomas le Whistlar, Somerset, 9 Edward II: Kirby's Quest.
Read More About This SurnameWhisler Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,455 | 1:81,360 | 9,252 |
| England | 38 | 1:1,466,265 | 63,675 |
| Canada | 7 | 1:5,263,656 | 239,735 |
| Australia | 4 | 1:6,748,925 | 181,100 |
| Germany | 2 | 1:40,252,730 | 481,636 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| Mali | 1 | 1:16,969,035 | 4,067 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1:4,528,323 | 55,372 |
| Panama | 1 | 1:3,912,258 | 17,195 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1 | 1:55,199 | 1,294 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 1:610,626 | 30,336 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Argentina | 1 | 1:42,743,414 | 282,706 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 33 | 1:738,648 | 34,140 |
| Wales | 2 | 1:784,208 | 16,349 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 912 | 1:55,064 | 6,171 |
Whisler (26) may also be a first name.
Whisler Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the whistler,' one who was constantly whistling. The sobriquet would readily fasten itself upon the bearer, and as it denoted a cheery spirit would not be unacceptable to the nominee.
Thomas le Whistlar, Somerset, 9 Edward II: Kirby's Quest.
Johannes Whisteler, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
1607-8. Hugh Whistler (Oxfordshire), Trinity Coll.: Register of the University of Oxford.
1626-7. Philip Hinslow and Eleanor Whistler: Marriage Lic. (London).
1678. Baptised — Ann, d. Thomas Whistler: St. Mary Aldermary.
1800. Married — Webster Whistler (Sussex) and Jane Mackay: St. George, Hanover Square.
Tor Whistler, q.v.
A man much addicted to whistling would readily acquire this name.
Whisler Demographics
Average Male Whisler Height
177.8 cm
Sample is predominantly from Anglosphere countries
Whisler Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Whisler Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Whisler is more commonly found in The United States than any other country/territory. It may be rendered as:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Whisler? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 103,969th most commonly occurring surname internationally It is held by approximately 1 in 1,613,003 people. Whisler occurs predominantly in The Americas, where 99 percent of Whisler reside; 99 percent reside in North America and 99 percent reside in Anglo-North America. Whisler is also the 2,084,397th most frequently occurring given name world-wide, held by 26 people.
The last name Whisler is most commonly held in The United States, where it is held by 4,455 people, or 1 in 81,360. In The United States it is mostly concentrated in: California, where 12 percent live, Indiana, where 7 percent live and Pennsylvania, where 7 percent live. Outside of The United States this surname exists in 16 countries. It also occurs in England, where 1 percent live and Canada, where 0 percent live.
Whisler Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Whisler has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people carrying the Whisler last name grew 488 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in England it grew 115 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Whisler Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Whisler surname are 25.31% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 72.08% being registered with the political party.
Whisler earn around the same as the average income. In United States they earn 3.09% more than the national average, earning $44,482 USD per year.
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Footnotes
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