Weih

Weih Meaning & Origin

About Weih
The surname Weih is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "weie," meaning "holy" or "consecrated." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a pious or religious nature. The surname Weih may also have been given to individuals who held a position of religious authority or were associated with sacred rituals or ceremonies.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weih: 152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1
🌐 IPA
/weih*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', 'F')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weih in Braille

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

The name Weih in braille

How to sign the name Weih using Sign Language

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

The name Weih in sign language

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