WHEELEN
Wheelen
Wheelen is a British surname that has roots in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The surname is derived from the Old English word "whelian," which means "to turn or wind." It is believed that the surname Wheelen was originally used to describe someone who worked as a wheelwright, a maker or repairer of wheels.
The Wheelen family is thought to have originated in various regions across the British Isles, with concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and even beyond.
Individuals bearing the Wheelen surname have made contributions to various fields, including business, academia, and the arts. The Wheelen name has also been passed down through generations, with many families proudly retaining their ancestral surname.
Today, the Wheelen surname is relatively rare, but it continues to be passed on through familial lines, ensuring that its legacy endures. Members of the Wheelen family can take pride in their heritage and the rich history associated with their surname.
There are approximately 32 people named Wheelen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Wheelen.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
Female
- Claire
Similar and related surnames
- Wahelen
- Wahlen
- Wailen
- Walen
- Walenn
- Wallen
- Wallens
- Wallin
- Wallon
- Walne
- Walon
- Walwyn
- Waylen
- Wealens
- Weallens
- Weallons
- Weelen
- Wehlen
- Welen
- Wellen
- Wellens
- Wellon
- Wellons
- Whaalon
- Whalen
- Whallen
- Whalon
- Whealen
- Wheallen
- Whealon
- Wheel
- Wheelan
- Wheelden
- Wheele
- Wheelin
- Wheelon
- Whele
- Whelen
- Whellen
- Whellens
- Whellon
- Whelon
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.