Weninger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The Weninger 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 Weninger family

The surname Weninger 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 Weninger family

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Weninger 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 Weninger family

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Weninger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weninger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Michael Weninger, aged 29, who landed in America from Gr. Brtholz, Austria, in 1906
Martin Weninger, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Berndorf, Hungary, in 1907
Josef Weninger, aged 17, who settled in America from Lam, Germany, in 1910
Leopold Weninger, aged 30, who settled in America from Wienpassing, Austria, in 1911
Wilhelm Weninger, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Munchen, Germany, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Weninger (post 1700) +

Francis Xavier Weninger (1805-1888), Austrian Jesuit missionary and author
Josef Weninger (1886-1959), Austrian anthropologist, professor at Vienna University