About Wiersma
The surname Wiersma is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Wier, which is a short form of the name Wigbold or Wigerd. The suffix -sma is a common patronymic element in Dutch surnames, indicating "son of." Therefore, Wiersma can be interpreted to mean "son of Wier" or "descendant of Wier."
The surname Wiersma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Wiersma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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