Wazwaz

Wazwaz Meaning & Origin

About Wazwaz
The surname Wazwaz is of Arabic origin and is primarily found among Palestinian and Syrian communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "wazwaz," which means "to buzz" or "to hum." The name is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a buzzing or humming voice. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wazwaz: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wazwaz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASS
🗽 NYSIIS
WASA
🔊 Soundex
W0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 Z W AA2 Z
🌐 IPA
/wazwaz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASS', 'FTSTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wazwaz in Braille

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

The name Wazwaz in braille

How to sign the name Wazwaz using Sign Language

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

The name Wazwaz in sign language

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