Wenig

Wenig Meaning & Origin

About Wenig
The surname Wenig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wenec," meaning "small" or "little." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for a person of small stature or someone with a diminutive personality. Over time, the surname Wenig has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wenig: 605
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36900
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 N IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛnɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', 'FNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wenig in Braille

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

The name Wenig in braille

How to sign the name Wenig using Sign Language

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

The name Wenig in sign language

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