Waco

Waco Meaning & Origin

About Waco
The surname Waco is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wacu," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was alert or watchful. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waco: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈweɪkoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waco in Braille

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

The name Waco in braille

How to sign the name Waco using Sign Language

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

The name Waco in sign language

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