Wisner

Wisner Meaning & Origin

About Wisner
The surname Wisner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wisenære," meaning "wise counselor" or "wise man." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was known for their wisdom, intelligence, or wise counsel. The name Wisner signifies a person who was respected for their knowledge and advice, often serving as a trusted advisor or counselor within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wisner: 4,296
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,725
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASNR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪsnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASNR', 'FSNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wisner in Braille

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

The name Wisner in braille

How to sign the name Wisner using Sign Language

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

The name Wisner in sign language

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