Waack

Waack Meaning & Origin

About Waack
The surname Waack is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wacke," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being alert or watchful. Over time, the name Waack became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Waack is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Waack: 452
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47006
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waack based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Waack is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/wɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waack in Braille

Here's how to represent Waack in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Waack in braille

How to sign the name Waack using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Waack using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Waack in sign language

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