Weiser

Weiser Meaning & Origin

About Weiser
The surname Weiser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wīser," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was wise or intelligent. The name may have also been given to someone who held a position of authority or acted as an advisor. Over time, the surname Weiser has become a relatively common surname in German-speaking regions and has spread to other parts of the world through migration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weiser: 5,421
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.84

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASR', 'FSR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weiser in Braille

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

The name Weiser in braille

How to sign the name Weiser using Sign Language

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

The name Weiser in sign language

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