Weyh

Weyh Meaning & Origin

About Weyh
The surname Weyh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "weie," meaning "holy" or "consecrated." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was considered pious or devout. Over time, the surname Weyh became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, indicating a family's association with religious devotion or sacredness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weyh: 221
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,748
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1
🌐 IPA
/weyh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', 'F')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weyh in Braille

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

The name Weyh in braille

How to sign the name Weyh using Sign Language

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

The name Weyh in sign language

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