Wuenschel

Wuenschel Meaning & Origin

About Wuenschel
The surname Wuenschel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wunschele," meaning "to wish" or "to desire." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for making wishes or desires come true. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in granting wishes or fulfilling desires, possibly as a fortune teller or a magician. Over time, the surname Wuenschel became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wuenschel: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANXL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 N SH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wuenschel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANXL', 'FNXL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wuenschel in Braille

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

The name Wuenschel in braille

How to sign the name Wuenschel using Sign Language

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

The name Wuenschel in sign language

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