Werhan

Werhan Meaning & Origin

About Werhan
The surname Werhan is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wer" meaning "man" or "person" and "han" meaning "cock" or "rooster." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud, confident, or having a loud voice. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Werhan can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Werhan: 173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103655
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 R HH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/werhan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARN', 'FRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Werhan in Braille

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

The name Werhan in braille

How to sign the name Werhan using Sign Language

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

The name Werhan in sign language

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