Wences

Wences Meaning & Origin

About Wences
The surname Wences is of Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Wenceslaus, which itself comes from the Old Slavic name "Václav." The name Wenceslaus means "more glory" or "greater glory." It is believed to have originated as a personal name for a child born after the death of a sibling, symbolizing the hope for greater glory or honor in the family. Over time, the name Wences evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wences: 676
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,695
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANSS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 N S IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/wences*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANSS', 'FNSS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wences in Braille

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

The name Wences in braille

How to sign the name Wences using Sign Language

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

The name Wences in sign language

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