Wildman

Wildman Meaning & Origin

About Wildman
The surname Wildman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wilde," meaning wild or untamed, and "man," referring to a person. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who lived or worked in a wild or uncultivated area, or someone who exhibited wild or untamed characteristics. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a wild or unpredictable nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wildman: 4,678
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7151
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.59

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

Pronunciation

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ALTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W043505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 L D M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪldmən/
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('ALTMN', 'FLTMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wildman in Braille

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

The name Wildman in braille

How to sign the name Wildman using Sign Language

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

The name Wildman in sign language

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