WHELDON
Wheldon
Wheldon is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Wieland" or "Weland", which was adopted as a hereditary surname.
The earliest recorded instance of the Wheldon surname dates back to the early 13th century in Worcestershire, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly to former British colonies such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
The Wheldon surname is associated with individuals who have historically been involved in a variety of professions and trades, including farming, blacksmithing, and other skilled crafts.
Notable individuals bearing the Wheldon surname include the British racing driver, Dan Wheldon, who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and 2011.
The Wheldon name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and lineage of this ancient English surname.
There are approximately 969 people named Wheldon in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,552nd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Wheldon.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Julia
- Julie
- Kirsty
- Lesley
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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