Werden

Werden Meaning & Origin

About Werden
The surname Werden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "werd" or "weard," meaning "guardian" or "watchman." It was likely originally used as an occupational name for someone who held the position of a guardian or watchman, responsible for protecting a particular area or property. Over time, the surname Werden has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Warden or Worden, but its meaning as a guardian or watchman remains consistent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Werden: 497
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43438
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARTN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwərdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARTN', 'FRTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Werden in Braille

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

The name Werden in braille

How to sign the name Werden using Sign Language

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

The name Werden in sign language

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