Widener

Widener Meaning & Origin

About Widener
The surname Widener is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "widen," meaning "to widen" or "to expand." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a road builder or someone who widened or expanded roads. Over time, the surname Widener became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Widener: 5,464
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6250
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.85

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ATNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W030506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 D IY0 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙͺdinΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ATNR', 'FTNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Widener in Braille

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

The name Widener in braille

How to sign the name Widener using Sign Language

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

The name Widener in sign language

Numerology