Wanamaker

Wanamaker Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wanamaker: 2,520
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANMKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W05050206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 N AH0 M EY2 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑnəˌmeɪkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANMKR', 'FNMKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wanamaker in Braille

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

The name Wanamaker in braille

How to sign the name Wanamaker using Sign Language

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.

The name Wanamaker in sign language

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