Wegelin

Wegelin Meaning & Origin

About Wegelin
The surname Wegelin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wëgel," meaning "path" or "way." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked on a path or road. The suffix "-in" indicates a diminutive form, suggesting that the original bearer may have been associated with a smaller or secondary path. Over time, the surname Wegelin has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wegelin: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wegelin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJLN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 G IH0 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wegelin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJLN', 'FKLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wegelin in Braille

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

The name Wegelin in braille

How to sign the name Wegelin using Sign Language

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

The name Wegelin in sign language

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