Wettig

Wettig Meaning & Origin

About Wettig
The surname Wettig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wet(t)ich," meaning "lawful" or "legitimate." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their adherence to the law or for their honest and upright character. Over time, the surname Wettig became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's connection to these qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wettig: 320
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,531
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wettig 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
ATK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 T IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/wettig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATK', 'FTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wettig in Braille

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

The name Wettig in braille

How to sign the name Wettig using Sign Language

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

The name Wettig in sign language

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