Wireman

Wireman Meaning & Origin

About Wireman
The surname Wireman is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "wire," meaning a metal worker or a maker of wire. It is likely that the original bearers of this surname were involved in the production or trade of wire, indicating their profession or occupation. Over time, the surname Wireman has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wireman: 2,753
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,440
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.93

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W060505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 R M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪrmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARMN', 'FRMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wireman in Braille

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

The name Wireman in braille

How to sign the name Wireman using Sign Language

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

The name Wireman in sign language

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