Wrye

Wrye Meaning & Origin

About Wrye
The surname Wrye is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wrigian," meaning "to twist or turn." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a twisted or crooked physical feature or possibly for someone with a quirky or eccentric personality. Over time, the surname Wrye became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various English-speaking countries today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wrye: 642
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wrye 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
R
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W600
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1
🌐 IPA
/raΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('R', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wrye in Braille

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

The name Wrye in braille

How to sign the name Wrye using Sign Language

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

The name Wrye in sign language

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