Wedsted

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

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

Notable Bearers

Limited historical records

People with the Wedsted Surname