About Wi
The surname Wi is of Korean origin and is derived from the Chinese character "Wei." It is a relatively common surname in Korea and is often transliterated as "Lee" or "Yi" in English. The meaning of the surname Wi is not explicitly defined, as surnames in Korea are typically adopted from Chinese characters and do not have inherent meanings. However, the character "Wei" can have various interpretations, including "great," "powerful," or "majestic," which may be associated with the surname Wi.
The surname Wi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wi 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 Wi is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.