Wedman

Wedman Meaning & Origin

About Wedman
The surname Wedman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "weteman," meaning "guardian" or "protector." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who served as a guardian or protector of a particular place or person. Over time, the surname Wedman has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wedman: 273
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,478
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W03505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 D M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wedman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATMN', 'FTMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W355

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wedman in Braille

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

The name Wedman in braille

How to sign the name Wedman using Sign Language

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

The name Wedman in sign language

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