Wister
Wister is a surname that appears in English-speaking countries and, though uncommon, has historical presence in the United States and parts of Europe. The etymology of Wister is not definitively established in standard references; it may derive from Germanic or Dutch roots, or represent an anglicized form of an older name, possibly with a toponymic origin.
Notable bearer: Owen Wister (1860–1938), an American novelist and short-story writer best known for The Virginian
Beyond Owen Wister, the surname remains relatively rare and does not have a broad contemporary popular presence.