Weske

Weske Meaning & Origin

About Weske
The surname Weske is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wesche," meaning "wet" or "moist." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a wet or marshy area. Over time, the surname Weske became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weske: 278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 S K
🌐 IPA
/weske*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASK', 'FSK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weske in Braille

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

The name Weske in braille

How to sign the name Weske using Sign Language

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

The name Weske in sign language

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