Wahlig

Wahlig Meaning & Origin

About Wahlig
The surname Wahlig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahen" meaning "to choose" or "to select." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being selective or particular in their choices or decisions. Over time, the surname Wahlig became hereditary and passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wahlig: 282
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wahlig 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
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 L IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/wahlig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', 'FLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wahlig in Braille

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

The name Wahlig in braille

How to sign the name Wahlig using Sign Language

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

The name Wahlig in sign language

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