Wisman

Wisman Meaning & Origin

About Wisman
The surname Wisman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Wiseman, which means "wise man" or "wise person." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Wiseman. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or knowledgeable. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Wisman can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in the Netherlands and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wisman: 602
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,076
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 Z M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪzmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASMN', 'FSMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wisman in Braille

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

The name Wisman in braille

How to sign the name Wisman using Sign Language

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

The name Wisman in sign language

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