Wedan

Wedan Meaning & Origin

About Wedan
The surname Wedan is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "weddian," meaning "to pledge" or "to promise." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a pledge or surety, or possibly as a nickname for someone who was known for keeping their promises. The surname Wedan signifies a person who was trustworthy and reliable in fulfilling their commitments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wedan: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wedan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATN', 'FTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wedan in Braille

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

The name Wedan in braille

How to sign the name Wedan using Sign Language

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

The name Wedan in sign language

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