Wimmer

Wimmer Meaning & Origin

About Wimmer
The surname Wimmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wimmer," meaning "wagon maker" or "cartwright." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the construction or repair of wagons and carts. The name Wimmer is relatively common in German-speaking regions and can be traced back to medieval times when the occupation of wagon making was highly valued.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wimmer: 6,334
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,493
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMR
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMR', 'FMR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wimmer in Braille

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

The name Wimmer in braille

How to sign the name Wimmer using Sign Language

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

The name Wimmer in sign language

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