Wiedel

Wiedel Meaning & Origin

About Wiedel
The surname Wiedel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "widel," meaning "wide" or "broad." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a wide or broad area, such as a wide field or a wide river. It may also have been a nickname given to someone with a broad physical build or a wide face.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wiedel: 534
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40856
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wiedel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwidəl/
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('ATL', 'FTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiedel in Braille

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

The name Wiedel in braille

How to sign the name Wiedel using Sign Language

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

The name Wiedel in sign language

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