Washo

Washo Meaning & Origin

About Washo
The surname Washo is of Japanese origin and is derived from the Japanese word "washi," which means "eagle." It is a relatively rare surname and is often associated with individuals of Japanese descent. The name Washo may have been given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with eagles, such as strength, courage, or keen vision.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Washo: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AX
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 SH OW0
🌐 IPA
/washo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AX', 'FX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Washo in Braille

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

The name Washo in braille

How to sign the name Washo using Sign Language

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

The name Washo in sign language

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