Wassum

Wassum Meaning & Origin

About Wassum
The surname Wassum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wazzen," meaning "to grow" or "to increase." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was prosperous or successful in their endeavors. The name Wassum signifies a person who was known for their growth, progress, or prosperity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wassum: 327
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61436
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wassum 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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ASM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑsəm/
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('ASM', 'FSM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wassum in Braille

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

The name Wassum in braille

How to sign the name Wassum using Sign Language

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

The name Wassum in sign language

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