Waigand

Waigand Meaning & Origin

About Waigand
The surname Waigand is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German personal name "Wigant," which means "warrior" or "fighter." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Waigand. Over time, the surname has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name. Today, individuals with the surname Waigand can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waigand: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKNT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W02053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 G AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/waigand*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKNT', 'FKNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waigand in Braille

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

The name Waigand in braille

How to sign the name Waigand using Sign Language

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

The name Waigand in sign language

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