Weissmann

Weissmann Meaning & Origin

About Weissmann
The surname Weissmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wizeman," meaning "wise man" or "sage." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was knowledgeable or wise. The name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or were respected for their wisdom and intelligence. Over time, the surname Weissmann has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weissmann: 604
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,970
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪsmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASMN', 'FSMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weissmann in Braille

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

The name Weissmann in braille

How to sign the name Weissmann using Sign Language

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

The name Weissmann in sign language

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