Woerner

Woerner Meaning & Origin

About Woerner
The surname Woerner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Werner," meaning "warrior" or "army guard." It is derived from the Old High German word "werran," which means "to defend" or "to protect." The name was often given to individuals who were involved in military or defense-related occupations, reflecting their role as protectors or guardians. Over time, the surname Woerner has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woerner: 2,606
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,984
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.88

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woerner 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
ARNR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 R N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔrnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARNR', 'FRNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woerner in Braille

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

The name Woerner in braille

How to sign the name Woerner using Sign Language

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

The name Woerner in sign language

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