Waldie

Waldie Meaning & Origin

About Waldie
The surname Waldie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "wald," meaning "to rule" or "to govern." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Waldie. Over time, the name has evolved and variations such as Waldy, Waldie, and Waldyke have emerged. The surname Waldie suggests a connection to leadership or authority, reflecting the historical significance of the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waldie: 869
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔldi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALT', 'FLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waldie in Braille

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

The name Waldie in braille

How to sign the name Waldie using Sign Language

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

The name Waldie in sign language

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