Urner

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Meaning

A surname derived from Uri, a canton in Switzerland, or from the German word 'Urne' meaning urn.

Etymology

The name likely originates from the Uri region in Switzerland, with the suffix -er indicating a person from that place. Alternatively, it may derive from an occupational origin related to pottery or urn-making.

About the Urner Surname

A Swiss or German surname likely indicating origin from the Uri canton or an occupational connection to urn-making. The surname remains relatively uncommon outside Alpine regions.

Distribution

Found primarily in Switzerland and German-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Urner Surname

Milton Urner

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