Weist

Weist Meaning & Origin

About Weist
The surname Weist is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wīst," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or knowledgeable in their community. 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 Weist has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weist: 1,934
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,223
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Weist 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
AST
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/wiɪst/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AST', 'FST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weist in Braille

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

The name Weist in braille

How to sign the name Weist using Sign Language

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

The name Weist in sign language

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