Wackett

Wackett Meaning & Origin

About Wackett
The surname Wackett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wacian," meaning "to watch" or "to keep guard." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who was a watchman or a guardian. Over time, the name Wackett may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was vigilant or observant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wackett: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 K IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/wackett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKT', 'FKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wackett in Braille

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

The name Wackett in braille

How to sign the name Wackett using Sign Language

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

The name Wackett in sign language

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