About Wanamaker
The surname Wanamaker is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Wanamacher," meaning "maker of wands." It is believed to have been a name given to individuals who made or sold wands, which were often used by magicians or sorcerers. The name has variations such as Wanemaker, Wanamacker, and Vanamaker. Today, Wanamaker is a relatively rare surname, primarily found in the United States.
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The surname Wanamaker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wanamaker 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 Wanamaker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wanamaker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wanamaker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.