Wagers

Wagers Meaning & Origin

About Wagers
The surname Wagers is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wager," meaning a pledge or bet. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for making wagers or bets, or possibly for someone who was seen as a risk-taker or gambler. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wagers: 3,544
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,203
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKRS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W02062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 JH ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈweɪʤərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKRS', 'FJRS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wagers in Braille

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

The name Wagers in braille

How to sign the name Wagers using Sign Language

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

The name Wagers in sign language

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