Woiwode

Woiwode Meaning & Origin

About Woiwode
The surname Woiwode is of Slavic origin and is derived from the Polish word "wojewoda," meaning "governor" or "leader." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held a high-ranking position in the military or government, often overseeing a specific region or province. Over time, the surname Woiwode has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to these leadership roles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woiwode: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woiwode 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
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W OY1 D UW2
🌐 IPA
/woiwode*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woiwode in Braille

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

The name Woiwode in braille

How to sign the name Woiwode using Sign Language

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

The name Woiwode in sign language

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