About Wachs
The surname Wachs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahs," meaning "wax." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with wax, such as a candlemaker or a wax sculptor. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a pale or smooth complexion, resembling wax. Overall, the surname Wachs is associated with occupations or physical characteristics related to wax.
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The surname Wachs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wachs 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 Wachs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wachs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wachs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.