Wernli

Wernli Meaning & Origin

About Wernli
The surname Wernli is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the personal name Werner, which means "guardian" or "protector" in German. The suffix "-li" is a diminutive form commonly used in Swiss-German surnames. Therefore, the surname Wernli can be interpreted to mean "little Werner" or "son of Werner." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was a descendant or follower of a person named Werner, emphasizing their connection to the name's meaning of protection or guardianship.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wernli: 430
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48995
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wernli based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARNL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W06540
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 N L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ™rnli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARNL', 'FRNL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wernli in Braille

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

The name Wernli in braille

How to sign the name Wernli using Sign Language

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

The name Wernli in sign language

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