About Waid
The surname Waid is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "waid" which means "woad." Woad is a plant that was historically cultivated for its blue dye, and the surname Waid likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of woad dye. Over time, the surname Waid may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near woad fields or had some association with the plant.
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The surname Waid is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waid based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Waid in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Waid using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.