Wischer

Wischer Meaning & Origin

About Wischer
The surname Wischer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wisch," meaning "bundle of twigs" or "broom." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used brooms. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a broom or brushwood area. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Wiescher or Wiescherth.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wischer: 279
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,208
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/wischer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXR', 'FSKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wischer in Braille

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

The name Wischer in braille

How to sign the name Wischer using Sign Language

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

The name Wischer in sign language

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