Wince

Wince Meaning & Origin

About Wince
The surname Wince is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wincian," meaning "to shrink or flinch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was timid or easily startled. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed a tendency to wince or react in a startled manner. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wince: 816
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 N S
🌐 IPA
/wɪns/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANS', 'FNS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wince in Braille

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

The name Wince in braille

How to sign the name Wince using Sign Language

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

The name Wince in sign language

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