Wagnac

Wagnac Meaning & Origin

About Wagnac
The surname Wagnac is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "waigne," meaning "to guard" or "to protect." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a guardian or protector. Over time, the name evolved into Wagnac, and individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who were known for their protective or guardian roles in their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wagnac: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKNK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W02502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wagnac*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKNK', 'FKNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wagnac in Braille

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

The name Wagnac in braille

How to sign the name Wagnac using Sign Language

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

The name Wagnac in sign language

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