Wagener

Wagener Meaning & Origin

About Wagener
The surname Wagener is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Wagner," meaning "wagon-maker" or "wagon-driver." It is derived from the Middle High German word "wagen," which means "wagon" or "carriage." The name was originally given to individuals who were involved in the construction or operation of wagons, indicating their profession or trade. Over time, the surname Wagener has become a common German surname, often associated with individuals who had ancestral ties to the wagon-making industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wagener: 1,627
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wagener 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
AJNR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 G AH0 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwægənər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJNR', 'FKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wagener in Braille

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

The name Wagener in braille

How to sign the name Wagener using Sign Language

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

The name Wagener in sign language

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