Winig

Winig Meaning & Origin

About Winig
The surname Winig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "winne" meaning "friend" or "lover." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was friendly or amiable. Over time, the surname Winig may have been adopted by individuals or families who displayed these qualities, and it has since become a relatively rare surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Winig: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 N IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/winig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', 'FNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Winig in Braille

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

The name Winig in braille

How to sign the name Winig using Sign Language

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

The name Winig in sign language

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