Wedde

Wedde Meaning & Origin

About Wedde
The surname Wedde is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wette," meaning "pledge" or "wager." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for making bets or engaging in gambling activities. Over time, the surname Wedde became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wedde: 238
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 D
🌐 IPA
/wedde*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wedde in Braille

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

The name Wedde in braille

How to sign the name Wedde using Sign Language

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

The name Wedde in sign language

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