Widrig

Widrig Meaning & Origin

About Widrig
The surname Widrig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "widerich," meaning "contrary" or "opposite." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was seen as stubborn, contrary, or argumentative. Over time, the name Widrig became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Widrig can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Widrig: 422
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,723
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATRK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 D R IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪdrɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATRK', 'FTRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Widrig in Braille

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

The name Widrig in braille

How to sign the name Widrig using Sign Language

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

The name Widrig in sign language

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