Wehe

Wehe Meaning & Origin

About Wehe
The surname Wehe is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "wehe," meaning "woe" or "sorrow," and could have been a nickname for someone who was melancholic or prone to expressing sadness. Another possibility is that it originated as a habitational name for individuals who lived in a place called Wehe or a similar-sounding location. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wehe: 414
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,467
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AH
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 HH
🌐 IPA
/wih/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AH', 'FH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wehe in Braille

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

The name Wehe in braille

How to sign the name Wehe using Sign Language

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

The name Wehe in sign language

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