There are
538
Wis in the USA
Wi is the
40610th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Wi

BruceWillis

Bruce Willis is an American actor and producer known for his roles in action films such as 'Die Hard' and 'The Sixth Sense.'

SerenaWilliams

Serena Williams is a professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, with numerous Grand Slam titles to her name.

OscarWilde

Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright known for his wit and plays such as 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.'

MaryWollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights, best known for her book 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.'

StevenSpielberg

Steven Spielberg is an American filmmaker and producer known for directing blockbuster films such as 'Jurassic Park,' 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,' and 'Schindler's List.'

TigerWoods

Tiger Woods is an American professional golfer who is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time, with numerous major championship wins.

E.B.White

E.B. White was an American writer and author of children's books, including 'Charlotte's Web' and 'Stuart Little,' as well as a contributor to The New Yorker magazine.

OrvilleWright

Orville Wright, along with his brother Wilbur Wright, was an American aviation pioneer who is credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane.

RichardWright

Richard Wright was an African-American author and poet known for his novels 'Native Son' and 'Black Boy,' which explore themes of racial discrimination and social injustice.

JackieWilson

Jackie Wilson was an American singer and performer known as one of the most influential and successful artists in the field of rhythm and blues.

Wi Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Wi' is of Korean origin. It is a Korean surname derived from the character 畏 (wi) meaning 'fear' or 'awe.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Wi' is predominantly found in Korea, where it is one of the most common surnames. It is also found among Korean diaspora communities in other countries, such as the United States and China.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Wi' include 'Lee' and 'Wee.'
Migration and ImmigrationKorean immigrants have carried the name 'Wi' to various countries, including the United States, where they have established Korean-American communities.