Widder

Widder Meaning & Origin

About Widder
The surname Widder is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "widder," meaning ram. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited the characteristics of a ram, such as strength, stubbornness, or aggression. The name may have been given to a shepherd or someone involved in sheep farming. Over time, the surname Widder has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Widder: 611
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,585
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪdər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATR', 'FTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Widder in Braille

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

The name Widder in braille

How to sign the name Widder using Sign Language

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

The name Widder in sign language

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