Weddell Coat of Arms, Crest and Name Facts

The spelling Weddell grew out of Waddell, a Scottish surname with a long paper trail. Read literally, Weddell points to “From Wedale”. Weddell writes “e” in place of the “a” found in Waddell, a common scribal difference. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Waddel.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Weddell surname had 632 bearers. Weddell sounds close to Wedell and Wedel, so it can help to search both.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Waddell surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Get the complete Weddell report, with a museum-style coat of arms.