Wainright

Wainright Meaning & Origin

About Wainright
The surname Wainright is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wægnwyrhta," which means "wagon maker" or "cartwright." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who made or repaired wagons and carts. Over time, the surname Wainright became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral occupation in the wagon-making trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wainright: 873
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27581
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wainright 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
ANRT
🗽 NYSIIS
WAG
🔊 Soundex
W0560203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 N R AY2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈweɪnˌraɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANRT', 'FNRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W562

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wainright in Braille

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

The name Wainright in braille

How to sign the name Wainright using Sign Language

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

The name Wainright in sign language

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