Wede

Wede Meaning & Origin

About Wede
The surname Wede is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wede," meaning "garment" or "clothing." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the textile or clothing industry. Over time, the surname Wede may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their fashionable or well-dressed appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wede: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 D
🌐 IPA
/wede*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wede in Braille

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

The name Wede in braille

How to sign the name Wede using Sign Language

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

The name Wede in sign language

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