Wetzler

Wetzler Meaning & Origin

About Wetzler
The surname Wetzler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wetzeler," meaning "one who sharpens." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as a sharpener or grinder of tools, such as knives or scissors. The name Wetzler signifies a person's ancestral connection to this particular occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wetzler: 1,114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,963
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
WASA
🔊 Soundex
W032406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 T S L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛtslər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATSLR', 'FTSLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wetzler in Braille

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

The name Wetzler in braille

How to sign the name Wetzler using Sign Language

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

The name Wetzler in sign language

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