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![Show Contents]() Wieandt Surname History
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The German surname Wieandt, which originated almost a millennium ago, means "son of Wigant." Wigant is a personal name derived from the Old High German word "wigant," meaning "warrior." Early Origins of the Wieandt familyThe surname Wieandt was first found in Zurich, where Heinrich Wiegant, living in 1332, is the first recorded bearer of the name. The young Wieandt family was prominent during these early times, playing an important role in the development of the society of the Middle Ages. Early History of the Wieandt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wieandt research. Another 129 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1350, 1379, 1441, 1752 and 1834 are included under the topic Early Wieandt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wieandt Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Weigand, Wiegand, Weigant, Wiegant, Weigan, Wiegandt, Wigand, Wigandt, Wignand, Wieandt, Wiget, Weingandt, Wikander, Weichand, Waichard, Wayandt, Waygandt, Weigend, Weiand and many more. Early Notables of the Wieandt familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wieandt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wieandt familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Adam Wiegand and Christian Wiegand, both Hessian mercenaries who settled in America after fighting in the Revolutionary War, Johan Weigandt, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1750.
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