Wesh

Wesh Meaning & Origin

About Wesh
The surname Wesh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæsc," meaning "wash." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a washer or launderer. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a wash or stream. Overall, the surname Wesh signifies a connection to the occupation or location associated with washing or water.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wesh: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AX
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 SH
🌐 IPA
/wesh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AX', 'FX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wesh in Braille

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

The name Wesh in braille

How to sign the name Wesh using Sign Language

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

The name Wesh in sign language

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