Wassermann

Wassermann Meaning & Origin

About Wassermann
The surname Wassermann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wazzer" meaning "water" and "man" meaning "man." It is an occupational surname that was given to people who worked with or lived near water, such as fishermen, boatmen, or those who lived by a water source. The surname Wassermann is fairly common in German-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to water-related professions or locations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wassermann: 280
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,996
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wassermann 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 AO1 S ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wassermann*/
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('ASRMN', 'FSRMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wassermann in Braille

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

The name Wassermann in braille

How to sign the name Wassermann using Sign Language

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

The name Wassermann in sign language

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