About Wiersum
The surname Wiersum is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "wier" which means seaweed or algae, and "sum" which means marsh or swamp. Therefore, the surname Wiersum likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a marsh or swamp covered with seaweed or algae.
The surname Wiersum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wiersum based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Wiersum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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