Weller

Weller Meaning & Origin

About Weller
The surname Weller is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "welle" or "well," which means a spring or a well. As a result, the name could have been given to someone who lived near a well or worked as a well-digger. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for their good health or vitality. The name Weller is relatively common in England and has variations in spelling, such as Wellar or Wellard.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weller: 13,774
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,615
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALR', 'FLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weller in Braille

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

The name Weller in braille

How to sign the name Weller using Sign Language

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

The name Weller in sign language

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