About Wentland
The surname Wentland is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wentel," meaning "to turn" or "to revolve." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a turner or a wheelwright, someone who made or repaired wheels. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a place with a rotating feature, such as a windmill or watermill. Overall, the surname Wentland signifies a connection to the occupation or location associated with turning or revolving objects.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wentland 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 Wentland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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