Waitman

Waitman Meaning & Origin

About Waitman
The surname Waitman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wait," meaning "to watch" or "to guard," and the Old English word "mann," meaning "man." Therefore, the surname Waitman is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who was a watchman or guard. It was likely given to individuals who were responsible for keeping watch over a particular area or property, ensuring its safety and security.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waitman: 312
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,873
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W03505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪtmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATMN', 'FTMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W355

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waitman in Braille

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

The name Waitman in braille

How to sign the name Waitman using Sign Language

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

The name Waitman in sign language

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