Wesel

Wesel Meaning & Origin

About Wesel
The surname Wesel is of German origin and is derived from the name of a city in Germany called Wesel. The name Wesel is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "wesel" meaning "weasel." As a surname, Wesel likely originated as a locational name for someone who hailed from the city of Wesel or as a nickname for someone who shared characteristics associated with the weasel, such as being agile or cunning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wesel: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wesel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASL', 'FSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wesel in Braille

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

The name Wesel in braille

How to sign the name Wesel using Sign Language

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

The name Wesel in sign language

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