Wriedt

Wriedt Meaning & Origin

About Wriedt
The surname Wriedt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wride," meaning "to twist" or "to turn." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a rope maker or a person known for their skill in twisting or turning objects. Over time, the surname Wriedt became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wriedt: 264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wriedt 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
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
W
🔊 Soundex
W603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 D T
🌐 IPA
/wriedt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wriedt in Braille

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

The name Wriedt in braille

How to sign the name Wriedt using Sign Language

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

The name Wriedt in sign language

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