Wechter

Wechter Meaning & Origin

About Wechter
The surname Wechter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wehtære," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as watchmen or guards in medieval times. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a watchtower or a fortified structure.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wechter: 571
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,691
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
WACA
🔊 Soundex
W020306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKTR', 'FKTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wechter in Braille

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

The name Wechter in braille

How to sign the name Wechter using Sign Language

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

The name Wechter in sign language

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