Wesp

Wesp Meaning & Origin

About Wesp
The surname Wesp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wespe," meaning "wasp." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wasp, such as being quick, agile, or having a sharp temper. The surname Wesp may have also been given to someone who lived near an area with a high population of wasps or worked with them in some capacity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wesp: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASP
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W021
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 S P
🌐 IPA
/wɛsp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASP', 'FSP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wesp in Braille

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

The name Wesp in braille

How to sign the name Wesp using Sign Language

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

The name Wesp in sign language

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