About Wiig
The surname Wiig is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Vígi, meaning "battle" or "warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Vígi. Over time, the name evolved into Wiig and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Wiig can be found primarily in Norway and among Norwegian diaspora communities.
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The surname Wiig is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wiig 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 Wiig is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wiig in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wiig using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.