Wiser

Wiser Meaning & Origin

About Wiser
The surname Wiser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wiser," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or intelligent. The name may have also been given to someone who held a position of authority or acted as a counselor or advisor. Over time, the surname Wiser became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wiser: 4,002
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,281
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASR', 'FSR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiser in Braille

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

The name Wiser in braille

How to sign the name Wiser using Sign Language

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

The name Wiser in sign language

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