Wattigney

Wattigney Meaning & Origin

About Wattigney
The surname Wattigney is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "wastignier," meaning "to waste" or "to squander." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for being wasteful or extravagant in their spending habits. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wattigney: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATKN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W030250
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 T IH0 G N IY0
🌐 IPA
/wattigney*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATKN', 'FTKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wattigney in Braille

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

The name Wattigney in braille

How to sign the name Wattigney using Sign Language

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

The name Wattigney in sign language

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