Wilding

Wilding Meaning & Origin

About Wilding
The surname Wilding is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wilding," meaning "wild" or "untamed." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was wild or unruly in nature. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and was adopted by families whose ancestors were known for their wild or untamed characteristics. Today, the surname Wilding is relatively rare and is found mainly in the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wilding: 2,147
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,030
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.73

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTNK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W043052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 L D IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪldɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTNK', 'FLTNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wilding in Braille

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

The name Wilding in braille

How to sign the name Wilding using Sign Language

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

The name Wilding in sign language

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