About Wafer
The surname Wafer is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "wafer," which referred to a thin, crisp cake or biscuit. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold wafers. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a thin or delicate physique. Overall, the surname Wafer is associated with the culinary world and may have been given to individuals based on their occupation or physical characteristics.
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The surname Wafer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wafer 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 Wafer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wafer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wafer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.