Wiltfang

Wiltfang Meaning & Origin

About Wiltfang
The surname Wiltfang is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "wilt," meaning "wild" or "untamed," and "fang," meaning "catch" or "capture." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wiltfang can be interpreted as "wild catcher" or "one who captures the wild." It is likely that this surname was originally given to individuals who were skilled hunters or trappers, or perhaps to those who exhibited a wild or untamed nature themselves.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wiltfang: 230
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wiltfang 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

📇 Metaphone
ALTFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0431052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L T F AA2 N
🌐 IPA
/wiltfang*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTFNK', 'FLTFNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W431

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiltfang in Braille

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

The name Wiltfang in braille

How to sign the name Wiltfang using Sign Language

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

The name Wiltfang in sign language

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