Weddel

Weddel Meaning & Origin

About Weddel
The surname Weddel is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "weddell," meaning "a person who lived near a spring or well." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name resided near or were associated with a well or spring. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Weddell or Weddle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weddel: 309
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,388
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/weddel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATL', 'FTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weddel in Braille

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

The name Weddel in braille

How to sign the name Weddel using Sign Language

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

The name Weddel in sign language

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