Wagg

Wagg Meaning & Origin

About Wagg
The surname Wagg is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wagian," meaning "to shake" or "to move to and fro." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a lively or restless nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. The name Wagg is relatively rare and is mainly found in the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wagg: 493
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43732
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 G
🌐 IPA
/wæg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wagg in Braille

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

The name Wagg in braille

How to sign the name Wagg using Sign Language

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

The name Wagg in sign language

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