Waxter

Waxter Meaning & Origin

About Waxter
The surname Waxter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wachter," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who held the role of a watchman or guard, responsible for protecting a specific area or property. Over time, the surname Waxter may have been anglicized or altered in spelling as it was passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waxter: 230
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 K S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/waxter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKSTR', 'FKSTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waxter in Braille

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

The name Waxter in braille

How to sign the name Waxter using Sign Language

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

The name Waxter in sign language

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