Wieder

Wieder Meaning & Origin

About Wieder
The surname Wieder is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wider," meaning "against" or "opposite." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was seen as contrary or resistant. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited a rebellious or defiant nature, or it could have been used to describe someone who lived near a geographical feature that was considered an obstacle or barrier. Over time, the name Wieder became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wieder: 1,645
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,216
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwidər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATR', 'FTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wieder in Braille

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

The name Wieder in braille

How to sign the name Wieder using Sign Language

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

The name Wieder in sign language

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