Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames
  • Names
    • Introduction
    • Browse Surnames
    • Advanced Search
    • Most Common
    • Namesakes
    • Submitted Surnames
  • Interact
    • Message Boards
    • Submit a Name
  • Tools
    • Meanings
    • First Name Site
    • Place Name Site
Menu Menu
  • Sign In
  • Register

  • First Name Site
  • Place Name Site
  • Introduction
  • Browse Surnames
  • Advanced Search
  • Most Common
  • Namesakes
  • Submitted Surnames
  • Message Boards
  • Submit a Name
  • Meanings
Sign In   Register

Wheeler

SurnamePopularityCommentsNamesakes
add to your listSave
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. WEE-lər
  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a maker of wagon wheels, derived from Middle English whele "wheel".

Categories

American vice presidents, blues musicians, Emergency characters, occupations, word names
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Entry updated December 14, 2019

SurnamePopularityCommentsNamesakes
Home » Names
About · Help · Copyright · Terms · Privacy · Contact