About Waits
The surname Waits is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "waite," meaning a watchman or guardian. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was responsible for keeping watch or guarding a specific area. Over time, the surname Waits has evolved and can now be found in various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Waits is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waits 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 Waits is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Waits in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Waits using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.