Wengler

Wengler Meaning & Origin

About Wengler
The surname Wengler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wengel," meaning "angel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who portrayed an angel in a religious play or pageant. Over time, the surname Wengler became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Wengler can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wengler: 501
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,151
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wengler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W052406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 NG AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪŋələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKLR', 'FNKLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wengler in Braille

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

The name Wengler in braille

How to sign the name Wengler using Sign Language

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

The name Wengler in sign language

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