Wait

Wait Meaning & Origin

About Wait
The surname Wait is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "waite," meaning a watchman or guard. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was responsible for keeping watch or guarding a particular place. Over time, the surname Wait has evolved and can now be found in various forms, such as Waite or Weight.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wait: 3,179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,145
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 T
🌐 IPA
/weɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wait in Braille

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

The name Wait in braille

How to sign the name Wait using Sign Language

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

The name Wait in sign language

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