Wassel

Wassel Meaning & Origin

About Wassel
The surname Wassel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Wazo," which means "famous" or "renowned." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was well-known or respected within their community. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Wassel, Wessel, and Wessell. Today, individuals with the surname Wassel can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wassel: 784
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29947
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wassel 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
ASL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASL', 'FSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wassel in Braille

The image below is how to represent Wassel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wassel in braille

How to sign the name Wassel using Sign Language

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

The name Wassel in sign language

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