Wattles

Wattles Meaning & Origin

About Wattles
The surname Wattles is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "watel," meaning "wattle" or "twig." Wattle refers to a framework of interwoven branches used in construction, particularly for fences or walls. The surname Wattles likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near an area with wattle fences or walls, or it could have been an occupational name for someone involved in wattle making or construction.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wattles: 494
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,651
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wattles 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

📇 Metaphone
ATLS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 T AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑtəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATLS', 'FTLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wattles in Braille

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

The name Wattles in braille

How to sign the name Wattles using Sign Language

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

The name Wattles in sign language

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