Wethey

Wethey Meaning & Origin

About Wethey
The surname Wethey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæthig," meaning "wet" or "moist." It is believed to have been a descriptive surname given to someone who lived near a wet or marshy area. The name may also have been used to describe someone with a damp or moist complexion. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Wethy and Wethee.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wethey: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wethey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A0
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/wethey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A0', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wethey in Braille

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

The name Wethey in braille

How to sign the name Wethey using Sign Language

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

The name Wethey in sign language

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