Wurst

Wurst Meaning & Origin

About Wurst
The surname Wurst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wurst," meaning "sausage." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a sausage maker or a butcher. The name may have also been given to someone who had a physical resemblance to a sausage or had a jovial and hearty personality. Overall, the surname Wurst is associated with the culinary profession and the production of sausages in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wurst: 2,153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,997
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.73

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0623
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 S T
🌐 IPA
/wΙ™rst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARST', 'FRST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wurst in Braille

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

The name Wurst in braille

How to sign the name Wurst using Sign Language

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

The name Wurst in sign language

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