Wahner

Wahner Meaning & Origin

About Wahner
The surname Wahner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahnen," meaning "to imagine" or "to suppose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their imaginative or fanciful nature. Over time, the surname Wahner became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wahner: 156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 112568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wahner 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
ANR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/wahner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANR', 'FNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wahner in Braille

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

The name Wahner in braille

How to sign the name Wahner using Sign Language

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

The name Wahner in sign language

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