As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

WHEELWRIGHT. Originally a maker of wheels only — afterwards, as at present, one who constructs wagons, carts, and other carriages. We have the cognate names Waiuwriglit, Cartwright, &c.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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