Wack

Wack Meaning & Origin

About Wack
The surname Wack is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wac," meaning "watchful" or "alert." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was vigilant or observant. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Wack can be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wack: 743
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31211
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 K
🌐 IPA
/wĂŠk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wack in Braille

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

The name Wack in braille

How to sign the name Wack using Sign Language

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

The name Wack in sign language

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