Wachner

Wachner Meaning & Origin

About Wachner
The surname Wachner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wachnen," meaning "to watch" or "to guard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a watchman or a guardian. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for keeping watch over a particular area or property, such as a town or a castle. Over time, the surname Wachner became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wachner: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKNR
🗽 NYSIIS
WACA
🔊 Soundex
W020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 K N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwæknər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKNR', 'FKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wachner in Braille

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

The name Wachner in braille

How to sign the name Wachner using Sign Language

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

The name Wachner in sign language

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