Wies

Wies Meaning & Origin

About Wies
The surname Wies is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wiese," meaning "meadow" or "pasture." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or pasture. The name Wies is common in German-speaking regions and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to rural or agricultural activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wies: 442
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47878
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/waɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', 'FS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wies in Braille

The image below is how to represent Wies in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wies in braille

How to sign the name Wies using Sign Language

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

The name Wies in sign language

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