Whipple

Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or related to a whip maker or handler.

Etymology

The etymology is uncertain but may relate to Old English place names or an occupational designation. The surname could potentially derive from someone who made or used whips.

About the Whipple Surname

Whipple is a relatively uncommon English surname with uncertain etymology. The surname has historical documentation in English and American records.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries, particularly the United States.

Notable Bearers

George Hoyt Whipple (Nobel Prize winner)

People with the Whipple Surname