Wendell

Wendell Meaning & Origin

About Wendell
The surname Wendell is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wendel, which itself comes from the Old High German word "wandal," meaning "a wanderer" or "a traveler." The name Wendell is associated with someone who was likely a wanderer or a traveler, suggesting a nomadic or adventurous nature. It may have been originally used to describe someone who frequently moved from place to place or someone who embarked on long journeys.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wendell: 4,020
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.36

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W05304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ›ndΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANTL', 'FNTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wendell in Braille

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

The name Wendell in braille

How to sign the name Wendell using Sign Language

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

The name Wendell in sign language

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