Waag

Waag Meaning & Origin

About Waag
The surname Waag is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wage" or "wagen," meaning "wagon" or "cart." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned a wagon. The name may have been given to individuals who were carters, teamsters, or wagon drivers. Over time, the surname Waag has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waag: 319
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62714
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waag 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 Waag is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waag in Braille

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

The name Waag in braille

How to sign the name Waag using Sign Language

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

The name Waag in sign language

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