Wailes

Wailes Meaning & Origin

About Wailes
The surname Wailes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæge" meaning "wave" or "billow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a body of water or had a connection to the sea. The name may also have been given to someone with a wavy or curly hair. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname have included Wayles, Wails, and Wales.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wailes: 322
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wailes 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
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/weɪlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', 'FLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wailes in Braille

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

The name Wailes in braille

How to sign the name Wailes using Sign Language

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

The name Wailes in sign language

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