Weis

Weis Meaning & Origin

About Weis
The surname Weis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wīs," meaning "white" or "fair." It was originally a nickname given to someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. Over time, the surname Weis became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Weis can be found across the world, particularly in German-speaking regions and among descendants of German immigrants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weis: 9,750
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 S
🌐 IPA
/waɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', 'FS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weis in Braille

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

The name Weis in braille

How to sign the name Weis using Sign Language

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

The name Weis in sign language

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