Wandel

Wandel Meaning & Origin

About Wandel
The surname Wandel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wandel," meaning "change" or "transition." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a wanderer or a traveler. It may have also been given to someone who frequently changed their residence or occupation. The name Wandel signifies a person who is adaptable, flexible, and open to new experiences.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wandel: 512
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W05304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ‘ndΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANTL', 'FNTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wandel in Braille

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

The name Wandel in braille

How to sign the name Wandel using Sign Language

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

The name Wandel in sign language

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