Wucher

Wucher Meaning & Origin

About Wucher
The surname Wucher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wucher," meaning "usury" or "interest." It was originally a nickname given to individuals involved in moneylending or banking activities. Over time, the surname Wucher became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's historical association with financial or economic pursuits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wucher: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wucher 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
AXR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/wucher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXR', 'FKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wucher in Braille

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

The name Wucher in braille

How to sign the name Wucher using Sign Language

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

The name Wucher in sign language

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