Welu

Welu Meaning & Origin

About Welu
The surname Welu is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "welle," meaning "wave." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a body of water or had a wavy or curly hair. The surname Welu signifies a connection to water or a physical attribute, reflecting the characteristics or location of the original bearer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Welu: 218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L UW0
🌐 IPA
/welu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Welu in Braille

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

The name Welu in braille

How to sign the name Welu using Sign Language

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

The name Welu in sign language

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