Wix

Wix Meaning & Origin

About Wix
The surname Wix is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wic," meaning a dwelling or settlement. It was often used to denote someone who lived near or worked at a farmstead or village. The name Wix is therefore occupational in nature, indicating that the original bearers of the surname were likely associated with a specific location or property.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wix: 1,939
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,194
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 K S
🌐 IPA
/wɪks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKS', 'FKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wix in Braille

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

The name Wix in braille

How to sign the name Wix using Sign Language

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

The name Wix in sign language

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