Wetch

Wetch Meaning & Origin

About Wetch
The surname Wetch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wëtch" or "wëtche," meaning "witch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was associated with witchcraft or had characteristics associated with witches, such as being cunning or mysterious. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by families who were involved in folk medicine or herbalism, which were sometimes associated with witchcraft in medieval times. Today, the surname Wetch is relatively rare and can be found mainly in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wetch: 287
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68547
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AX
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 CH
🌐 IPA
/wetch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AX', 'FX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wetch in Braille

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

The name Wetch in braille

How to sign the name Wetch using Sign Language

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

The name Wetch in sign language

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