Wirig

Wirig Meaning & Origin

About Wirig
The surname Wirig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wirich," meaning "worthy" or "honorable." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered noble or esteemed. Over time, the name Wirig became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wirig: 100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 160,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 R IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/wirig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARK', 'FRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wirig in Braille

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

The name Wirig in braille

How to sign the name Wirig using Sign Language

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

The name Wirig in sign language

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