Waske

Waske Meaning & Origin

About Waske
The surname Waske is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wasch," meaning "wash." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a washer or launderer. The name Waske may have been given to individuals who were involved in washing clothes or linens, either as a profession or as a nickname for someone who was known for their cleanliness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waske: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 S K
🌐 IPA
/waske*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASK', 'FSK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waske in Braille

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

The name Waske in braille

How to sign the name Waske using Sign Language

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

The name Waske in sign language

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