Weld

Weld Meaning & Origin

About Weld
The surname Weld is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "welled" or "welleda," which means "spring" or "stream." As a toponymic surname, it could have been given to someone who lived near a spring or stream. Additionally, Weld can also be a variant of the surname Wield, which is derived from the Old English word "wieldan," meaning "to rule" or "to govern." In this context, the surname Weld could have been a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or power.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weld: 1,218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,459
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L D
🌐 IPA
/wɛld/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALT', 'FLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weld in Braille

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

The name Weld in braille

How to sign the name Weld using Sign Language

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

The name Weld in sign language

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