Wesen

Wesen Meaning & Origin

About Wesen
The surname Wesen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wesen," meaning "to be" or "to exist." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed certain characteristics or qualities associated with the word "wesen." The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their nature, demeanor, or behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wesen: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wesen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASN', 'FSN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wesen in Braille

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

The name Wesen in braille

How to sign the name Wesen using Sign Language

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

The name Wesen in sign language

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