Womble

Womble Meaning & Origin

About Womble
The surname Womble is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wambel," meaning "to stumble" or "to falter." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was clumsy or unsteady on their feet. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Womble can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Womble: 5,311
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6405
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.8

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Womble 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
AMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W05140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 M B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑmbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMPL', 'FMPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Womble in Braille

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

The name Womble in braille

How to sign the name Womble using Sign Language

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

The name Womble in sign language

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