Wehrer

Wehrer Meaning & Origin

About Wehrer
The surname Wehrer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "werre," meaning "war" or "battle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in military activities or someone with a combative nature. The name may have been given to soldiers, warriors, or individuals who displayed courage and strength in battle. Over time, the surname Wehrer became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wehrer: 270
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wehrer 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
ARR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 R ER0
🌐 IPA
/wehrer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARR', 'FRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wehrer in Braille

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

The name Wehrer in braille

How to sign the name Wehrer using Sign Language

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

The name Wehrer in sign language

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