Wienand History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands

Early Origins of the Wienand family

The surname Wienand was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Wienand family

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Wienand Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wynants, Wynands, Wynant, Weinants, Weinant, Weinand, Wynhand, Weinhand, Wienant, Wienand, Wyanant, Wyenand and many more.

Early Notables of the Wienand family

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Wienand migration to the United States +

Wienand Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Henrich Wienand, who arrived in North America in 1781

Wienand Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johann Georg Wienand, who arrived in North America in 1845
Clementin Wienand, who settled in New York, NY in 1856

Contemporary Notables of the name Wienand (post 1700) +

Ralf Wienand (b. 1963), West German sprint canoer at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Wolfgang Wienand (b. 1972), German fencer at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics
George "Tolley" Wienand (b. 1910), South African professional footballer who played for Huddersfield Town and Hull City from 1937 to 1939

Historic Events for the Wienand family +

Bismarck

Reinhard Wienand (1915-1941), German Oberstückmeister who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1

Sources +

Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details