Wiener

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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

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

Notable Bearers

Norbert Wiener (mathematician), Alfred Wiener (historian)

People with the Wiener Surname

Sandy Wiener