Wissell

Wissell Meaning & Origin

About Wissell
The surname Wissell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wizel," meaning "whistle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or played whistles. Over time, the surname Wissell may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a high-pitched voice or a cheerful personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wissell: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wissell 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
/wissell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASL', 'FSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wissell in Braille

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

The name Wissell in braille

How to sign the name Wissell using Sign Language

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

The name Wissell in sign language

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