Waiss

Waiss Meaning & Origin

About Waiss
The surname Waiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "weiz" or "weiss," meaning "white." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a prominent white object or landmark. Over time, the surname Waiss has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waiss: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waiss in Braille

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

The name Waiss in braille

How to sign the name Waiss using Sign Language

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

The name Waiss in sign language

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