Wahle

Wahle Meaning & Origin

About Wahle
The surname Wahle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahle," meaning "choice" or "selection." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in a decision-making role or had a reputation for making good choices. Over time, the surname Wahle became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to this characteristic or occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wahle: 443
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L
🌐 IPA
/wɔl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wahle in Braille

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

The name Wahle in braille

How to sign the name Wahle using Sign Language

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

The name Wahle in sign language

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