How common is the Wiener surname?

There are approximately 12,000 people with the surname Wiener in the United States.

Are there Wiener soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 24 soldiers with the Wiener surname appear in Civil War records.

Wiener

Q: What does the surname Wiener mean?

The surname Wiener means "A person from Vienna or someone associated with Vienna.". It is of Germanic/Yiddish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Vienna or someone associated with Vienna.

Etymology

Derived from Vienna (German: Wien), with the suffix '-er' indicating origin or association. The name was commonly adopted by Jewish populations from Vienna and surrounding regions.

About the Wiener Surname

A surname indicating Viennese origin, widely used among Jewish populations from the Austrian capital. The name spread globally through immigration and diaspora communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 12,000 bearers in the United States #1,040 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily Jewish communities in Austria, Germany, and diaspora populations worldwide.

Wiener Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Wiener Surname

Sandy Wiener

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic/Yiddish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 18th-19th century
Estimated Bearers: 12,000

War Records

24 soldiers with the Wiener surname found in Civil War records.

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