Wiess

Wiess Meaning & Origin

About Wiess
The surname Wiess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wi(e)z," meaning "white." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name Wiess may have been given to distinguish individuals with this characteristic from others in the community. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wiess: 439
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,160
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 S
🌐 IPA
/wis/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', 'FS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiess in Braille

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

The name Wiess in braille

How to sign the name Wiess using Sign Language

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

The name Wiess in sign language

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