Wreede

Wreede Meaning & Origin

About Wreede
The surname Wreede is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "wreed," meaning "cruel" or "harsh" in English. It is likely that the surname was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who displayed these characteristics or had a reputation for being tough or severe. Over time, the surname Wreede has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wreede: 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 Wreede 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 Wreede is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 D
🌐 IPA
/wreede*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wreede in Braille

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

The name Wreede in braille

How to sign the name Wreede using Sign Language

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

The name Wreede in sign language

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