Wainman

Wainman Meaning & Origin

About Wainman
The surname Wainman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wægnmann," which means "wagon man" or "wagon driver." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or drove wagons. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the transportation of goods or who owned and operated wagons. Over time, the surname Wainman has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wainman: 345
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,735
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wainman 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
ANMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 N M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈweɪnmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANMN', 'FNMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wainman in Braille

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

The name Wainman in braille

How to sign the name Wainman using Sign Language

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

The name Wainman in sign language

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