Wels

Wels Meaning & Origin

About Wels
The surname Wels is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wels," meaning "eel." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to an eel or perhaps had a connection to eels, such as being a fisherman or living near a place where eels were abundant. Surnames often developed from descriptive or occupational nicknames in medieval times, and Wels is one such example.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wels: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/wels*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', 'FLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wels in Braille

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

The name Wels in braille

How to sign the name Wels using Sign Language

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

The name Wels in sign language

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