Wedge

Wedge Meaning & Origin

About Wedge
The surname Wedge is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wegge," meaning a wedge-shaped object. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a wedge-like appearance or who worked with wedges, such as a carpenter or a blacksmith. The name may also have been used metaphorically to describe someone who was stubborn or unyielding, like a wedge. Overall, the surname Wedge likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wedge: 2,463
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,566
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.83

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJ
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 JH
🌐 IPA
/wɛʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJ', 'FJ')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wedge in Braille

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

The name Wedge in braille

How to sign the name Wedge using Sign Language

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

The name Wedge in sign language

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