Wisch

Wisch Meaning & Origin

About Wisch
The surname Wisch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wisch," meaning "twig" or "bush." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with twigs or bushes. The name may have also been given to someone who had a thin or wispy appearance. Over time, the surname Wisch has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wisch: 504
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42937
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AX
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 SH
🌐 IPA
/wɪʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AX', 'FX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wisch in Braille

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

The name Wisch in braille

How to sign the name Wisch using Sign Language

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

The name Wisch in sign language

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