Wander

Wander Meaning & Origin

About Wander
The surname Wander is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wander," meaning "to wander" or "to roam." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a wanderer or a traveler. The name may have been given to individuals who had a restless or adventurous nature, or who were known for their frequent travels.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wander: 944
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,989
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W05306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ‘ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANTR', 'FNTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wander in Braille

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

The name Wander in braille

How to sign the name Wander using Sign Language

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

The name Wander in sign language

Numerology