Welcome

Welcome Meaning & Origin

About Welcome
The surname Welcome is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "welcume," meaning "welcome" or "greeting." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was hospitable or friendly, or as a surname given to someone who worked as a greeter or host. The name Welcome signifies a warm and inviting nature, reflecting the positive qualities associated with hospitality and friendliness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Welcome: 2,181
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13855
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.74

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKM
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W042050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L K AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛlkəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKM', 'FLKM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Welcome in Braille

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

The name Welcome in braille

How to sign the name Welcome using Sign Language

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

The name Welcome in sign language

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