Werfel

Werfel Meaning & Origin

About Werfel
The surname Werfel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "werfel," meaning "dice." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a gambler or played dice games. The name may have also been given to someone who had a square or block-like shape, resembling a dice. Over time, the surname Werfel has become a relatively rare surname, with most bearers found in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Werfel: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARFL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W06104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/werfel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARFL', 'FRFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Werfel in Braille

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

The name Werfel in braille

How to sign the name Werfel using Sign Language

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

The name Werfel in sign language

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