Wash

Wash Meaning & Origin

About Wash
The surname Wash is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæsc," meaning "wash" or "washing." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a washer or launderer. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for washing clothes or linens, or it could have been used to describe someone who lived near a wash or stream. Over time, the surname Wash has evolved and may have variations such as Washbourne or Washington.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wash: 3,324
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,751
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AX
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 SH
🌐 IPA
/wɑʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AX', 'FX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wash in Braille

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

The name Wash in braille

How to sign the name Wash using Sign Language

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

The name Wash in sign language

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