Wendler

Wendler Meaning & Origin

About Wendler
The surname Wendler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wenden," meaning "to turn" or "to change." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a turner or a changer, referring to a person who turned or changed something, such as a lathe operator or a transformer. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a bend or a turning point in a road or river.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wendler: 1,832
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,879
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANTLR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W053406
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 N D L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ›ndlΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANTLR', 'FNTLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wendler in Braille

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

The name Wendler in braille

How to sign the name Wendler using Sign Language

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

The name Wendler in sign language

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