How common is the WEDEMEYER surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname WEDEMEYER in the United States.

Are there WEDEMEYER soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 20 soldiers with the WEDEMEYER surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname WEDEMEYER mean?

The surname WEDEMEYER means "A person who lived by or worked with a meadow or pasture.". It is of German/Dutch origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person who lived by or worked with a meadow or pasture.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Weide' (pasture/meadow) combined with 'Meyer' (steward or farmer). The surname indicates someone who managed or lived near pastoral lands.

About the WEDEMEYER Surname

A German topographic surname indicating residence near or stewardship of meadowland. The name is associated with agricultural and administrative roles in Germanic regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Germany and among German-American communities.

WEDEMEYER Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the WEDEMEYER Surname

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Quick Facts

Origin: German/Dutch
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

20 soldiers with the WEDEMEYER surname found in Civil War records.

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