Wehde

Wehde Meaning & Origin

About Wehde
The surname Wehde is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wede," meaning "pledge" or "security." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who acted as a surety or guarantor. Over time, the name Wehde became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Wehde can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wehde: 417
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,196
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 D
🌐 IPA
/wɛd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wehde in Braille

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

The name Wehde in braille

How to sign the name Wehde using Sign Language

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

The name Wehde in sign language

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