Wenger

Wenger Meaning & Origin

About Wenger
The surname Wenger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wenger," meaning "wagoner" or "cartwright." It was an occupational name given to someone who worked as a wagon maker or driver. The name is common in Switzerland and Germany, and variations of it can also be found in other European countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wenger: 10,596
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,369
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKR', 'FNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wenger in Braille

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

The name Wenger in braille

How to sign the name Wenger using Sign Language

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

The name Wenger in sign language

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