About Wendt
The surname Wendt 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 was likely given to someone who worked as a turner or a woodworker, specifically one who turned wood on a lathe to create various objects such as bowls, spindles, or furniture components. The name Wendt is common in Germany and can also be found in other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Wendt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wendt based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Wendt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wendt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.