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Etymology of Wische

What does the name Wische mean?

The Wische surname is generally thought to be derived from the word "wische" or "wiese" both of which mean "meadow." Thus the earliest uses of the name may have been to describe someone "from the meadow." There have also been place names derived from this word, and there are no doubt instances where the surname derives from one of the place names.

Early Origins of the Wische family

The surname Wische was first found in Westphalia, where the name Wische became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region.

Early History of the Wische family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wische research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1296 and 1713 are included under the topic Early Wische History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wische Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wisier, Wisser, Wiser, Wischer, Wische, Wissere, Wisseres, Wisere, Wiseres, Wiserr, Wiserrs, Wisserr, Weiser, Weisser, Wieser, Wischmann, Wissmann, Wissmanne and many more.

Early Notables of the Wische family

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Migration of the Wische family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Philip Wismann, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1737; Casper Wisser, who came to Pennsylvania in 1751; J. Gerlach Wisser, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753.



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