About Wage
The surname Wage is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wage," meaning "wedge." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used wedges, which were commonly used in carpentry and other trades. The surname Wage may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were skilled in working with wedges or had a connection to the trade. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wage based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Wage in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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