About Weier
The surname Weier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wir," meaning "weir" or "dam." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with a weir, which is a barrier built across a river to control the flow of water. The surname Weier may have been initially used to denote someone who was a fisherman, miller, or involved in water management.
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The surname Weier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Weier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Weier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Weier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.