Waukau

Waukau Meaning & Origin

About Waukau
The surname Waukau is of Native American origin, specifically from the Menominee tribe. It is derived from the Menominee word "wākāw" which means "to fly" or "to soar." The name Waukau is often associated with individuals who possess qualities of freedom, independence, and a strong spirit, reflecting the significance of flight and soaring in Native American culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waukau: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 K AW0
🌐 IPA
/waukau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waukau in Braille

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

The name Waukau in braille

How to sign the name Waukau using Sign Language

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

The name Waukau in sign language

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