Wize

Wize Meaning & Origin

About Wize
The surname Wize is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wis," meaning wise or knowledgeable. It is a nickname surname given to someone who was considered wise or intelligent. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who demonstrated wisdom or had a reputation for being wise in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wize: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
WASA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/wize*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', 'FTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wize in Braille

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

The name Wize in braille

How to sign the name Wize using Sign Language

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

The name Wize in sign language

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