Waul

Waul Meaning & Origin

About Waul
The surname Waul is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wĂŚl," meaning "battle" or "slaughter." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was fierce or warlike in nature. The name may have also been given to someone who had a connection to a battle or was involved in military activities. Over time, the surname Waul has evolved and variations such as Wale, Wall, and Waulle have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waul: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L
🌐 IPA
/waul*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waul in Braille

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

The name Waul in braille

How to sign the name Waul using Sign Language

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

The name Waul in sign language

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