Wavra

Wavra Meaning & Origin

About Wavra
The surname Wavra is of Czech origin and is derived from the personal name Václav, which means "glorious ruler" or "one who rules with glory." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Václav. Over time, the surname Wavra has become a distinct family name, passed down through generations, and is now associated with individuals who bear this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wavra: 519
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,886
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 V R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑvrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFR', 'FFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wavra in Braille

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

The name Wavra in braille

How to sign the name Wavra using Sign Language

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

The name Wavra in sign language

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