Wyse

Wyse Meaning & Origin

About Wyse
The surname Wyse is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Middle English word "wise" or the Old English word "wis," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or intelligent. The name may have also been given to someone who acted as an advisor or counselor. Over time, the surname Wyse has evolved and spread to various English-speaking countries, often with different spellings such as Wise or Wiese.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wyse: 2,454
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.83

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wyse in Braille

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

The name Wyse in braille

How to sign the name Wyse using Sign Language

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

The name Wyse in sign language

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