Waln

Waln Meaning & Origin

About Waln
The surname Waln is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wala" meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as an outsider or a newcomer to a particular area. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waln: 550
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39887
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W045
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L N
🌐 IPA
/wɔln/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', 'FLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waln in Braille

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

The name Waln in braille

How to sign the name Waln using Sign Language

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

The name Waln in sign language

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