WETENHALL
Wetenhall
Wetenhall is a locational surname of English origin, deriving from the place name Wettenhall in Cheshire. The name is believed to mean "well at the hall", referring to a well located near a manor house or a large residence.
The Wetenhall surname has been found in historical records dating back to the medieval period in England. It was originally a toponymic surname, used to identify individuals who hailed from or were associated with the village of Wettenhall.
Over the centuries, bearers of the Wetenhall surname have been documented in various regions of England, with notable concentrations in Cheshire and surrounding counties. The surname has seen different spellings over time, including variations such as Wetenhall and Wootenhall.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Wetenhall can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration and global movement. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a link to its historical origins in the English landscape.
There are approximately 42 people named Wetenhall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Wetenhall.
