Wochner

Wochner Meaning & Origin

About Wochner
The surname Wochner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wochener," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who worked as watchmen or guards, responsible for protecting a particular area or property. Over time, the surname Wochner has evolved and become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wochner: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKNR
🗽 NYSIIS
WACA
🔊 Soundex
W020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W OW1 K N ER0
🌐 IPA
/wochner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKNR', 'FKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wochner in Braille

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

The name Wochner in braille

How to sign the name Wochner using Sign Language

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

The name Wochner in sign language

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