Wyss

Wyss Meaning & Origin

About Wyss
The surname Wyss is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wīs," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or intelligent. Over time, it became a hereditary surname and is now found predominantly in Switzerland and Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wyss: 2,102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14257
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
W
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 S
🌐 IPA
/wɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', 'FS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wyss in Braille

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

The name Wyss in braille

How to sign the name Wyss using Sign Language

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

The name Wyss in sign language

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