Wenger

Meaning

One who works with wine or a vintner, or possibly one who lives in a wine-producing region.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'wengert' or 'wingert' meaning 'vineyard,' with the agent suffix '-er' indicating an occupational role. The name originated in wine-producing regions of German-speaking Switzerland and Germany.

About the Wenger Surname

An occupational surname derived from vineyard work in Swiss and German wine-producing regions. The name reflects the importance of viticulture in Alpine and Rhine valley communities.

Distribution

Primarily found in Switzerland and German-speaking regions, with some presence in North America through Swiss immigration.

Notable Bearers

Arsène Wenger (French football manager)

People with the Wenger Surname