Wayand

Wayand Meaning & Origin

About Wayand
The surname Wayand is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wagen," meaning "wagon" or "carriage." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned wagons or carriages. Over time, the surname Wayand may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wayand: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/wayand*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANT', 'FNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wayand in Braille

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

The name Wayand in braille

How to sign the name Wayand using Sign Language

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

The name Wayand in sign language

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