Widmer

Meaning

A person who lived in a wide or broad area, or a widower.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'wid' (wide, broad) or possibly from 'Witwe' (widow). The name likely originated as either a topographic surname or an occupational/descriptive surname.

About the Name Widmer

Widmer is a German and Swiss surname that occasionally appears as a given name in German-speaking regions. The name reflects either landscape features or medieval social status.

Historical People Named Widmer