How common is the Wedsted surname?

There are approximately 800 people with the surname Wedsted in the United States.

Wedsted

Q: What does the surname Wedsted mean?

The surname Wedsted means "Dweller at a wedge-shaped homestead or settlement.". It is of Scandinavian origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller at a wedge-shaped homestead or settlement.

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse 'wedge' combined with Old Norse 'stöð' (homestead, place). The surname reflects Scandinavian settlement patterns and geographical terminology.

About the Wedsted Surname

An obscure Scandinavian topographic surname indicating a settlement in a wedge-shaped location. The name remains relatively uncommon outside Scandinavian regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare, found primarily in Scandinavian countries and their diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

People with the Wedsted Surname

Otto Wedsted

Minister from Denmark

Quick Facts

Origin: Scandinavian
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Scandinavia
Estimated Bearers: 800