Wempen

Wempen Meaning & Origin

About Wempen
The surname Wempen 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 comb-like feature in their appearance. Over time, the surname Wempen has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wempen: 188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wempen 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
AMPN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W05105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 M P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wempen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMPN', 'FMPN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W515

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wempen in Braille

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

The name Wempen in braille

How to sign the name Wempen using Sign Language

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

The name Wempen in sign language

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