Wasp

Wasp Meaning & Origin

About Wasp
The surname Wasp is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wasp," which refers to the stinging insect. As a surname, Wasp likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wasp, such as being quick-tempered or having a sharp wit. It may have also been used as a nickname for someone who worked with or had a connection to wasps, such as a beekeeper or someone who dealt with wasp nests.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wasp: 185
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASP
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W021
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 S P
🌐 IPA
/wɑsp/
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('ASP', 'FSP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wasp in Braille

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

The name Wasp in braille

How to sign the name Wasp using Sign Language

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

The name Wasp in sign language

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