Wenger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Wenger family

The surname Wenger was first found in Bavaria, where the name Wengert 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.

Early History of the Wenger family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wenger research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1788 is included under the topic Early Wenger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wenger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wenger, Wengert, Wengar, Wengier, Wengerik, Weanger and many more.

Early Notables of the Wenger family

Prominent among members of the name Wenger in this period include

the Wengert family of Bavaria

Wenger Ranking

In the United States, the name Wenger is the 4,461^st most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Wenger is ranked the 7,117^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2

Wenger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wenger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christian Wenger, who arrived in America in 1718 3
Christian Wenger, who settled in America in 1727
Henrich Wenger, who settled in Philadelphia Co. Pennsylvania in 1734
Hans Wenger, who arrived in Carolina in 1734 3
Lazarus Wenger, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1735 3
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Wenger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

George Wenger, aged 32, who arrived in New York, NY in 1849 3
Jacob Wenger, who arrived in America in 1860 3
Conrad Wenger, who landed in America in 1861 3
Frederick Wenger, who arrived in America in 1861 3
John Wenger, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1862 3
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Contemporary Notables of the name Wenger (post 1700) +

Noah W. Wenger (1934-2024), American politician, farmer and businessman
Don S. Wenger (1911-1986), American Major General in the United States Air Force
John Weaver Wenger (1778-1851), American founder of the Pentecostal Church of the Brethren popularly known as the Wengerites
Rear Admiral Joseph Wenger (1901-1970), first Deputy Director of the Armed Forces Security Agency
Lauren Wenger (b. 1984), American water polo player
W H Wenger, American politician, U.S. Representative from Michigan 5th District in 1920
Leopold "Poldi" Wenger (1921-1945), highly decorated German Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe
Peter Wenger (1944-2016), Swiss international footballer, member of the Switzerland National Team (1969-1970)
Marta Wenger (b. 1953), South African politician
Kamil Wenger (b. 1991), Polish footballer
... (Another 6 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)