Waggoner

Waggoner Meaning & Origin

About Waggoner
The surname Waggoner is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a wagon maker or driver. It is a variant spelling of the surname Wagoner, which comes from the Middle English word "wain," meaning wagon. The name was given to those who were involved in the transportation of goods by wagon, either as a maker or a driver. Over time, the surname Waggoner has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to this occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waggoner: 14,983
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,417
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.08

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waggoner in Braille

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

The name Waggoner in braille

How to sign the name Waggoner using Sign Language

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

The name Waggoner in sign language

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