Wirthlin

Wirthlin Meaning & Origin

About Wirthlin
The surname Wirthlin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wirt," meaning "innkeeper" or "landlord." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who owned or operated inns or taverns. The suffix "-lin" is a diminutive form, indicating a small or young version of the original word. Therefore, Wirthlin can be interpreted as a "little innkeeper" or "son of an innkeeper."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wirthlin: 471
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,412
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wirthlin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AR0LN
🗽 NYSIIS
WATA
🔊 Soundex
W0630405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 TH L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwərθlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AR0LN', 'FRTLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wirthlin in Braille

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

The name Wirthlin in braille

How to sign the name Wirthlin using Sign Language

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

The name Wirthlin in sign language

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