Wiesel

Wiesel Meaning & Origin

About Wiesel
The surname Wiesel is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "vaysel," meaning "weasel." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was cunning, sly, or quick-witted. The name may have also been used to describe someone who had physical characteristics or behavioral traits associated with a weasel, such as agility or a mischievous nature.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wiesel: 248
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77264
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwisΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASL', 'FSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiesel in Braille

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

The name Wiesel in braille

How to sign the name Wiesel using Sign Language

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

The name Wiesel in sign language

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