Wais

Wais Meaning & Origin

About Wais
The surname Wais is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wais," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or intelligent. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed wisdom or knowledge in their community or profession. Over time, the surname Wais has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wais: 390
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,072
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/weɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', 'FS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wais in Braille

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

The name Wais in braille

How to sign the name Wais using Sign Language

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

The name Wais in sign language

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