Waechtler

Waechtler Meaning & Origin

About Waechtler
The surname Waechtler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wächter," meaning "watchman" or "guard." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a watchman or a guardian of a particular place or property. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for being vigilant or watchful.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waechtler: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKTLR
🗽 NYSIIS
WACA
🔊 Soundex
W0203406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 K T ER0 L
🌐 IPA
/waechtler*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKTLR', 'FKTLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waechtler in Braille

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

The name Waechtler in braille

How to sign the name Waechtler using Sign Language

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

The name Waechtler in sign language

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