Weasel

Weasel Meaning & Origin

About Weasel
The surname Weasel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wesel," meaning a small carnivorous mammal. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with the animal, such as being cunning or sly. The surname Weasel may have also been used as a derogatory term for someone who was considered untrustworthy or deceitful.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weasel: 240
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,338
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwizəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASL', 'FSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weasel in Braille

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

The name Weasel in braille

How to sign the name Weasel using Sign Language

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

The name Weasel in sign language

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