Wethy

Wethy Meaning & Origin

About Wethy
The surname Wethy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæthig," meaning "wet" or "moist." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who lived in a damp or wet area or had a connection to water. Over time, the surname Wethy became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wethy: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wethy 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
/wethy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A0', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wethy in Braille

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

The name Wethy in braille

How to sign the name Wethy using Sign Language

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

The name Wethy in sign language

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