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Weisse Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

If your family name is Weisse, its origin lies with Weise, a German surname. At root, the name means “Wise”.

  • Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.
  • Weisse adds “s” to Weise, a small change that crept in as the name was written down.
  • Related forms: Weiser and Weis.

Weisse coat of arms

Looking for a Weisse coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Research your Weisse family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.