Wirt

Wirt Meaning & Origin

About Wirt
The surname Wirt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wirt," meaning "innkeeper" or "landlord." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who owned or operated inns or taverns. Over time, the surname Wirt has evolved to encompass various spellings and variations, but its fundamental meaning remains tied to the occupation of innkeeping.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wirt: 2,382
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,904
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.81

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ART
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 T
🌐 IPA
/wərt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ART', 'FRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wirt in Braille

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

The name Wirt in braille

How to sign the name Wirt using Sign Language

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

The name Wirt in sign language

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