Wuerfel

Wuerfel Meaning & Origin

About Wuerfel
The surname Wuerfel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "würfel," meaning "dice." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or played with dice. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in games of chance or had a skill in dice-related activities. Over time, the surname Wuerfel became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wuerfel: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wuerfel 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
ARFL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W06104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 R F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wuerfel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARFL', 'FRFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wuerfel in Braille

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

The name Wuerfel in braille

How to sign the name Wuerfel using Sign Language

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

The name Wuerfel in sign language

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