Wissel

Wissel Meaning & Origin

About Wissel
The surname Wissel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wissel," meaning "exchange" or "change." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a money changer or a merchant involved in currency exchange. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for making changes or alterations, either in a literal or metaphorical sense. Over time, the surname Wissel has evolved and spread to various regions, becoming a relatively common surname in Germany and other German-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wissel: 643
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,057
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wissel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASL', 'FSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wissel in Braille

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

The name Wissel in braille

How to sign the name Wissel using Sign Language

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

The name Wissel in sign language

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