Wasserman

Wasserman Meaning & Origin

About Wasserman
The surname Wasserman is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a "waterman" or "ferryman." It is a compound word combining the German words "Wasser" meaning "water" and "Mann" meaning "man." This surname was typically given to individuals who worked as boatmen or operated ferries, indicating their association with water transportation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wasserman: 6,577
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5297
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wasserman 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

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ASRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W0206505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 S ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑsərmən/
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('ASRMN', 'FSRMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wasserman in Braille

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

The name Wasserman in braille

How to sign the name Wasserman using Sign Language

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

The name Wasserman in sign language

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