About Wellen
The surname Wellen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "welle," meaning "wave." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a body of water or had a connection to water in some way. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with wavy or curly hair. Overall, the surname Wellen signifies a geographical or physical characteristic related to water.
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The surname Wellen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wellen 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 Wellen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wellen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wellen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.