Wisk

Wisk Meaning & Origin

About Wisk
The surname Wisk is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wisc," meaning "marsh" or "bog." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near or in a marshy area. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Wisk, Whisk, or Wiskin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wisk: 200
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S K
🌐 IPA
/wisk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASK', 'FSK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wisk in Braille

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

The name Wisk in braille

How to sign the name Wisk using Sign Language

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

The name Wisk in sign language

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