Meaning: English surname: ford, or a name related to going
The story
Wade has two documented surname routes: a place word for a ford and the older personal name Wada, related to going. The intended family history determines which explanation fits.
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
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Origins
Wade comes from English.
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