Wehner

Wehner Meaning & Origin

About Wehner
The surname Wehner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wehner," meaning "complainer" or "one who laments." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their tendency to complain or express sorrow. Over time, the surname Wehner has become a relatively common surname in Germany and has spread to other parts of the world through migration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wehner: 3,446
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,440
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wehner 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
ANR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANR', 'FNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wehner in Braille

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

The name Wehner in braille

How to sign the name Wehner using Sign Language

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

The name Wehner in sign language

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