Wadel

Wadel Meaning & Origin

About Wadel
The surname Wadel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wadel," meaning "calf." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with strong or muscular calves. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wadel: 513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,308
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wadel 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
ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈweɪdəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATL', 'FTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wadel in Braille

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

The name Wadel in braille

How to sign the name Wadel using Sign Language

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

The name Wadel in sign language

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