Wefel

Wefel Meaning & Origin

About Wefel
The surname Wefel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wefel," meaning "weevil" or "beetle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a weevil or had some association with the insect. Surnames derived from animals or insects were common in medieval times and often served as a way to distinguish individuals within a community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wefel: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wefel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFL', 'FFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wefel in Braille

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

The name Wefel in braille

How to sign the name Wefel using Sign Language

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

The name Wefel in sign language

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