Wiss

Wiss Meaning & Origin

About Wiss
The surname Wiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wiz," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or intelligent. The name may have been given to individuals who were scholars, teachers, or advisors in their communities. Over time, the surname Wiss has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wiss: 597
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,341
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S
🌐 IPA
/wÉŠs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', 'FS')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiss in Braille

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

The name Wiss in braille

How to sign the name Wiss using Sign Language

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

The name Wiss in sign language

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