Wagstaff

Wagstaff Meaning & Origin

About Wagstaff
The surname Wagstaff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wag," meaning "to sway or wag," and "staff," meaning "a staff or stick." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who carried a staff or stick that swayed or wagged as they walked. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Wagstaff can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wagstaff: 3,037
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.03

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AKSTF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W02301
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 G S T AE2 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈwægˌstæf/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AKSTF', 'FKSTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W231

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wagstaff in Braille

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

The name Wagstaff in braille

How to sign the name Wagstaff using Sign Language

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

The name Wagstaff in sign language

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