Weisel

Weisel Meaning & Origin

About Weisel
The surname Weisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wīsel," meaning "wise" or "intelligent." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or knowledgeable. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as advisors, scholars, or teachers. Over time, the surname Weisel has been passed down through generations, signifying the family's association with wisdom and intelligence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weisel: 1,347
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19924
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Weisel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˌwiˈzɛl/
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('ASL', 'FSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weisel in Braille

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

The name Weisel in braille

How to sign the name Weisel using Sign Language

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

The name Weisel in sign language

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