Wemyss

Wemyss Meaning & Origin

About Wemyss
The surname Wemyss is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Wemyss, which is located in Fife, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "uaimh," meaning "cave." It is likely that the name was given to someone who lived near or in a cave, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived in a place with caves. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, and variations such as Weems and Weymes have also been used.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wemyss: 265
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,215
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wemyss 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
AMS
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 M IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/wemyss*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMS', 'FMS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wemyss in Braille

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

The name Wemyss in braille

How to sign the name Wemyss using Sign Language

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

The name Wemyss in sign language

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