Waskow

Waskow Meaning & Origin

About Waskow
The surname Waskow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wasc," meaning "wash." 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 had a particular penchant for cleanliness. Over time, the surname Waskow became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waskow: 410
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waskow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AA1 S K OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɑskoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASK', 'FSKF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waskow in Braille

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

The name Waskow in braille

How to sign the name Waskow using Sign Language

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

The name Waskow in sign language

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