Waldsmith

Waldsmith Meaning & Origin

About Waldsmith
The surname Waldsmith is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "wald," meaning "forest," and "smith," meaning "blacksmith." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Waldsmith can be interpreted as "blacksmith of the forest" or "forest blacksmith." This surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a blacksmith in or near a forested area.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waldsmith: 232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waldsmith 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

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W04325030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/waldsmith*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waldsmith in Braille

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

The name Waldsmith in braille

How to sign the name Waldsmith using Sign Language

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

The name Waldsmith in sign language

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