Wren

Wren Meaning & Origin

About Wren
The surname Wren is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wrenna," meaning a small bird known as the wren. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics similar to the bird, such as being small in stature or having a lively and energetic personality. The surname Wren is relatively uncommon and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to nature or a fondness for birds.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wren: 11,211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.8

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/rɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wren in Braille

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

The name Wren in braille

How to sign the name Wren using Sign Language

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

The name Wren in sign language

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