Wegge

Wegge Meaning & Origin

About Wegge
The surname Wegge is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wegge," meaning "wagon" or "cart." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned a wagon or cart. Over time, the surname Wegge became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's association with this occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wegge: 173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,655
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 G
🌐 IPA
/wegge*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wegge in Braille

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

The name Wegge in braille

How to sign the name Wegge using Sign Language

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

The name Wegge in sign language

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