Wachman

Wachman Meaning & Origin

About Wachman
The surname Wachman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wachman," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who worked as guards or watchmen, responsible for protecting property or maintaining security. The name may have been bestowed upon those who held such positions in towns, castles, or other establishments during the medieval period. Over time, the surname Wachman has evolved and spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wachman: 187
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WACNA
🔊 Soundex
W020505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 K M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wachman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKMN', 'FKMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wachman in Braille

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

The name Wachman in braille

How to sign the name Wachman using Sign Language

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

The name Wachman in sign language

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