Wiseman

Wiseman Meaning & Origin

About Wiseman
The surname Wiseman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wiseman," meaning a wise or knowledgeable person. It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or intelligent. The name could have also been given to someone who held a position of authority or acted as an advisor. Over time, the surname Wiseman became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with wisdom or intelligence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wiseman: 19,439
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W020505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 Z M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪzmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASMN', 'FSMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiseman in Braille

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

The name Wiseman in braille

How to sign the name Wiseman using Sign Language

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

The name Wiseman in sign language

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