Waxman

Waxman Meaning & Origin

About Waxman
The surname Waxman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "vaksman," meaning "wax merchant" or "candle maker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the production or sale of wax or candles. The name Waxman is relatively common among Jewish communities and can be found worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waxman: 2,078
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,382
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 K S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwæksmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKSMN', 'FKSMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waxman in Braille

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

The name Waxman in braille

How to sign the name Waxman using Sign Language

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

The name Waxman in sign language

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