Wreath

Wreath Meaning & Origin

About Wreath
The surname Wreath is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wreath" or "writha," meaning a twisted or coiled object. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a twisted or winding path or possibly a nickname for someone with curly or wavy hair. The name may also have been occupational, referring to a maker or seller of wreaths or garlands. Overall, the surname Wreath is associated with a variety of meanings related to twisting, coiling, or decorative objects.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wreath: 224
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83834
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
R0
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W6030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 TH
🌐 IPA
/riΞΈ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('R0', 'RT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wreath in Braille

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

The name Wreath in braille

How to sign the name Wreath using Sign Language

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

The name Wreath in sign language

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