Wean

Wean Meaning & Origin

About Wean
The surname Wean is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "wēn," meaning "hope" or "expectation." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was optimistic or had a positive outlook on life. Over time, the surname Wean has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Wane or Wain.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wean: 338
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,742
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/win/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', 'FN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wean in Braille

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

The name Wean in braille

How to sign the name Wean using Sign Language

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

The name Wean in sign language

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