Wissmann

Wissmann Meaning & Origin

About Wissmann
The surname Wissmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wiseman," meaning "wise man" or "wise person." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or knowledgeable. The name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or were respected for their wisdom and intelligence. Over time, the surname Wissmann has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wissmann: 433
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48717
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wissmann 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
ASMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪsmən/
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('ASMN', 'FSMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wissmann in Braille

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

The name Wissmann in braille

How to sign the name Wissmann using Sign Language

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

The name Wissmann in sign language

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