Wachsman

Wachsman Meaning & Origin

About Wachsman
The surname Wachsman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "vaksman," meaning "wax maker" or "candle maker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the production or sale of wax or candles. The name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who worked as a chandler or a person who made candles by dipping wicks into melted wax. Over time, the surname Wachsman became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wachsman: 475
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WACNA
🔊 Soundex
W0202505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 K S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔksmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKSMN', 'FKSMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wachsman in Braille

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

The name Wachsman in braille

How to sign the name Wachsman using Sign Language

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

The name Wachsman in sign language

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