About Waeghe
The surname Waeghe is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "waeghe," meaning "weigh" or "balance." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a weigher or a balancer. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for weighing goods or maintaining balance in trade transactions. Over time, the surname Waeghe became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
The surname Waeghe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waeghe 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 Waeghe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Waeghe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Waeghe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.