Wirch

Wirch Meaning & Origin

About Wirch
The surname Wirch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wirch," meaning "work" or "labor." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was hardworking or industrious. The name Wirch may have been given to individuals who were engaged in physical labor or had a strong work ethic. Over time, the surname Wirch has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wirch: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARX
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 CH
🌐 IPA
/wirch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARX', 'FRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wirch in Braille

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

The name Wirch in braille

How to sign the name Wirch using Sign Language

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

The name Wirch in sign language

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