Wasch

Wasch Meaning & Origin

About Wasch
The surname Wasch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wasch," meaning "wash." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a washer or launderer. The name Wasch may have been given to individuals who were involved in washing clothes or linens, either as a profession or as a characteristic trait. Over time, this surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wasch: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AX
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 SH
🌐 IPA
/wɔʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AX', 'FX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wasch in Braille

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

The name Wasch in braille

How to sign the name Wasch using Sign Language

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

The name Wasch in sign language

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