Wilsterman

Wilsterman Meaning & Origin

About Wilsterman
The surname Wilsterman is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "wil," meaning "will" or "desire," and "sterman," meaning "helmsman" or "steersman." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wilsterman can be interpreted as "one who desires to steer" or "one who has the will to guide or direct." It is likely that this surname was originally bestowed upon individuals who held positions of leadership or authority, or who were known for their strong-willed and determined nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wilsterman: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALSTRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W042306505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L S T ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/wilsterman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALSTRMN', 'FLSTRMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wilsterman in Braille

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

The name Wilsterman in braille

How to sign the name Wilsterman using Sign Language

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

The name Wilsterman in sign language

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