About Wiest
The surname Wiest is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wüest," meaning "wild" or "untamed." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited wild or untamed characteristics. Over time, the name may have been adopted as a hereditary surname by the descendants of the individual who first bore the nickname. Today, individuals with the surname Wiest can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.
The surname Wiest is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wiest 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 Wiest is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wiest in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wiest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.