Wehman

Wehman Meaning & Origin

About Wehman
The surname Wehman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wehe," meaning "woe" or "sorrow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with misfortune or sorrowful events. The name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as unlucky or unfortunate, or it could have been used ironically for someone who was actually quite fortunate. Over time, the surname Wehman has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wehman: 360
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,710
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMN', 'FMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wehman in Braille

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

The name Wehman in braille

How to sign the name Wehman using Sign Language

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

The name Wehman in sign language

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