Wendland

Wendland Meaning & Origin

About Wendland
The surname Wendland is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "wenden," meaning "to turn" or "to change." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Wendland. This region is located in northeastern Germany and is known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance. The surname Wendland thus signifies a person who comes from or has ancestral ties to this particular region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wendland: 2,728
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,529
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.92

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANTLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0534053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 N D L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ›ndlΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANTLNT', 'FNTLNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wendland in Braille

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

The name Wendland in braille

How to sign the name Wendland using Sign Language

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

The name Wendland in sign language

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