Wigand

Wigand Meaning & Origin

About Wigand
The surname Wigand is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German personal name "Wigant," which means "warrior" or "fighter." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Wigant. Over time, the surname Wigand has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wigand: 588
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,792
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AKNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W02053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 G AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙͺgΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AKNT', 'FKNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wigand in Braille

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

The name Wigand in braille

How to sign the name Wigand using Sign Language

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

The name Wigand in sign language

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