Wallman

Wallman Meaning & Origin

About Wallman
The surname Wallman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "walmann," meaning "wall man" or "wall builder." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who was involved in the construction or maintenance of walls, such as a mason or a builder. The name Wallman may have been initially given to individuals who possessed skills in constructing or repairing walls, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wallman: 934
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALMN', 'FLMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wallman in Braille

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

The name Wallman in braille

How to sign the name Wallman using Sign Language

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

The name Wallman in sign language

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