Weyland

Weyland Meaning & Origin

About Weyland
The surname Weyland is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wiglaf" or "Wigland," which means "war wolf" or "war land." It is a compound of the elements "wig," meaning "war," and "land," meaning "land" or "territory." Over time, the name evolved into Weyland, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestral ties to someone who was known for their bravery or association with warfare.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weyland: 505
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,858
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W04053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈweΙͺlΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALNT', 'FLNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weyland in Braille

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

The name Weyland in braille

How to sign the name Weyland using Sign Language

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

The name Weyland in sign language

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