How common is the Wenger surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Wenger in the United States.

Are there Wenger soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 60 soldiers with the Wenger surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Wenger mean?

The surname Wenger means "One who works with wine or a vintner, or possibly one who lives in a wine-producing region.". It is of German/Swiss origin.

Occupational

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 & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Wenger Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Wenger Surname

Matias Wenger

Quick Facts

Origin: German/Swiss
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 15th century (Swiss/German records)
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

60 soldiers with the Wenger surname found in Civil War records.

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