Wanderer

Wanderer Meaning & Origin

About Wanderer
The surname Wanderer is derived from the German word "wander," meaning "to wander" or "to roam." As a surname, Wanderer likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their wandering or nomadic lifestyle. It may have been given to individuals who frequently traveled or had no fixed abode, reflecting their restless nature or occupation as a traveler. The surname Wanderer thus signifies someone who is a wanderer or a traveler.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wanderer: 219
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,357
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANTRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0530606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 N D ER0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ‘ndΙ™rΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANTRR', 'FNTRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wanderer in Braille

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

The name Wanderer in braille

How to sign the name Wanderer using Sign Language

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

The name Wanderer in sign language

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