Gender: Male
Ian Wesley Whimster MRCPath was a reader of dermatology histopathology at St Thomas' Hospital, London. He gained international recognition for his study of comparative anatomy and experiments with reptiles, particularly observing their colour patterns in relation to their nerve supply. He was part of the medical student team that went into Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945, after it was liberated by British troops. On return, he made numerous contributions to dermatology, including the definition of keratoacanthoma, the distinction between pemphigus and pemphigoid and descriptions of melanocytes and malignant melanoma. He died in a road traffic accident at the age of 55.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 1, 2024
On the name Ian Whimster, Ian means God is Gracious, Gift from God Form of John.
The name Ian Whimster is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ian is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 92 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Ian is recorded 103,084 times globally, ranking it as the 559th most common name worldwide.
Ian is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 49,335 occurrences, making it the 22th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Ian is found among 1 in every 11 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #22 | 1 : 11 |
| United States of America | #334 | 1 : 104 |
| South Africa | #464 | 1 : 540 |
| Canada | #91 | 1 : 85 |
| Ireland | #83 | 1 : 28 |
| Mexico | #764 | 1 : 407 |
| Chile | #506 | 1 : 342 |
| Malaysia | #898 | 1 : 1,336 |
| Singapore | #241 | 1 : 397 |
| Spain | #855 | 1 : 459 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Ian Wesley Whimster MRCPath was a reader of dermatology histopathology at St Thomas' Hospital, London. He gained international recognition for his study of comparative anatomy and experiments with reptiles, particularly observing their colour patterns in relation to their nerve supply. He was part of the medical student team that went into Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945, after it was liberated by British troops. On return, he made numerous contributions to dermatology, including the definition of keratoacanthoma, the distinction between pemphigus and pemphigoid and descriptions of melanocytes and malignant melanoma. He died in a road traffic accident at the age of 55.
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