Wempe

Wempe Meaning & Origin

About Wempe
The surname Wempe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wembe," meaning "comb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used combs. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in comb-making or had a distinctive hairstyle resembling a comb. Over time, the surname Wempe became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, it is primarily found in Germany and is associated with individuals whose ancestors were involved in the comb-making trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wempe: 437
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wempe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMP
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/wɛmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMP', 'FMP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wempe in Braille

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

The name Wempe in braille

How to sign the name Wempe using Sign Language

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

The name Wempe in sign language

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