Wasson

Wasson Meaning & Origin

About Wasson
The surname Wasson is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Uasain, meaning "son of Uasain." Uasain is a personal name of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have Celtic roots. The surname Wasson is primarily found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and variations of the name include Watson and MacWatt.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wasson: 8,471
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,182
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.87

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASN', 'FSN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wasson in Braille

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

The name Wasson in braille

How to sign the name Wasson using Sign Language

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

The name Wasson in sign language

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