Weland

Weland Meaning & Origin

About Weland
The surname Weland is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Weland," which means "skilled" or "crafty." It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who was skilled in a particular trade or craft. The name Weland is associated with the legendary figure of Wayland the Smith, a skilled blacksmith in Germanic mythology. Over time, the surname Weland has evolved and been passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to a skilled craftsman or blacksmith.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weland: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALNT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/weland*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALNT', 'FLNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weland in Braille

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

The name Weland in braille

How to sign the name Weland using Sign Language

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

The name Weland in sign language

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