Wadden

Wadden Meaning & Origin

About Wadden
The surname Wadden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæddian," meaning "to pledge" or "to wager." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the business of making wagers or pledges. Over time, the surname Wadden has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Waddon or Waddan.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wadden: 224
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83834
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wadden based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wadden*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATN', 'FTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wadden in Braille

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

The name Wadden in braille

How to sign the name Wadden using Sign Language

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

The name Wadden in sign language

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