Wier

Wier Meaning & Origin

About Wier
The surname Wier is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "weir," which refers to a dam or barrier constructed across a river or stream to control the flow of water. As a surname, Wier likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with a weir. It may have also been an occupational name for someone involved in the construction or maintenance of weirs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wier: 2,675
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11716
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.91

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AR
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W060
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/wÉŠr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AR', 'FR')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wier in Braille

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

The name Wier in braille

How to sign the name Wier using Sign Language

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

The name Wier in sign language

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