Wanger

Wanger Meaning & Origin

About Wanger
The surname Wanger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wanger," meaning "wagoner" or "cart driver." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a wagon driver or was involved in the transportation of goods using a wagon. Over time, the surname Wanger may have been adopted by various families who were engaged in this occupation, and it has since become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wanger: 552
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,773
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKR
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W05206
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwéƋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKR', 'FNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wanger in Braille

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

The name Wanger in braille

How to sign the name Wanger using Sign Language

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

The name Wanger in sign language

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