Werman

Werman Meaning & Origin

About Werman
The surname Werman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "werman," meaning "guardian" or "protector." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or responsibility, such as a guardian or protector of a particular place or person. Over time, the surname Werman may have been adopted by individuals who displayed qualities associated with protection or guardianship.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Werman: 283
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,392
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwərmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARMN', 'FRMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Werman in Braille

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

The name Werman in braille

How to sign the name Werman using Sign Language

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

The name Werman in sign language

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