Springweiler

Topographic

Meaning

A settlement or hamlet associated with a spring or natural water source.

Etymology

Combines the German 'Springer' or 'Spring' (spring) with 'weiler' (a small village or hamlet). The name indicates origin from a specific German locality.

About the Springweiler Surname

A German topographic surname derived from a place name indicating a hamlet near a spring. The '-weiler' suffix is characteristic of German village names.

Distribution

Primarily found in German-speaking regions, particularly in southwestern Germany.

Notable Bearers

No widely documented notable bearers

People with the Springweiler Surname

Edwin Springweiler