Wening History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Wening surname is thought to have originally been a nickname which became a surname. It derives from the Middle High German word "wenic," which means small or weak.

Early Origins of the Wening family

The surname Wening was first found in Bavaria, where the name Wening was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Bearers of the name were also found in Silesia, Saxony and Thuringia.

Early History of the Wening family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wening research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1354, 1453, 1601, 1787 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Wening History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wening Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wening, Weniger, Wenin, Wenig, Wenisch, Wenk, Weining, Wiening, Weuning, Wauning and many more.

Early Notables of the Wening family

Prominent among members of the name Wening in this period include

the Wening family of Bavaria

Wening migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wening Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Gert Wehning (Wening), who arrived in America in 1843
Heinr Herm Wehning, (Wening), who landed in America in 1843
Mr. Theodor Wening, (Wehning), aged 29, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Alberdina"
Mrs. Elizsabeth Wening, (Wehning), aged 22, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Alberdina"