Wiseley

Wiseley Meaning & Origin

About Wiseley
The surname Wiseley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wislic," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or intelligent. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their wisdom or who held positions of authority or counsel. Over time, the surname Wiseley has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wiseley: 759
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,701
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W02040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S IH0 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙͺsΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASL', 'FSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiseley in Braille

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

The name Wiseley in braille

How to sign the name Wiseley using Sign Language

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

The name Wiseley in sign language

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