Wooden
Wooden Meaning & Origin
About Wooden
The surname Wooden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wōd" meaning "wood" or "forest." It was likely used to describe someone who lived near or worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a forester. The name may also have been given to individuals who lived in a wooded area or had a connection to the forest. Overall, the surname Wooden signifies an association with wood or a wooded environment.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Wooden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Wooden: 7,547
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 4702
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.56
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wooden 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Wooden in Braille
Here's how to represent Wooden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Wooden using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Wooden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
