Wohlt

Wohlt Meaning & Origin

About Wohlt
The surname Wohlt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wolte," meaning "to want" or "to desire." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was ambitious or had strong desires. The name may have been given to individuals who were determined or had a strong will. Over time, the surname Wohlt became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wohlt: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W OW1 L T
🌐 IPA
/wohlt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALT', 'FLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wohlt in Braille

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

The name Wohlt in braille

How to sign the name Wohlt using Sign Language

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

The name Wohlt in sign language

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