Wissner

Wissner Meaning & Origin

About Wissner
The surname Wissner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wizzen," meaning "to know" or "to be wise." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was knowledgeable or wise. Over time, individuals with this surname may have been associated with professions or roles that required intelligence or expertise.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wissner: 413
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,564
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wissner 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
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 Wissner in Braille

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

The name Wissner in braille

How to sign the name Wissner using Sign Language

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

The name Wissner in sign language

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