Wissinger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Austria
Scotland

Etymology of Wissinger

What does the name Wissinger mean?

The Wissinger surname is generally thought to be derived from the word "wische" or "wiese" both of which mean "meadow." Thus the earliest uses of the name may have been to describe someone "from the meadow." There have also been place names derived from this word, and there are no doubt instances where the surname derives from one of the place names.

Early Origins of the Wissinger family

The surname Wissinger was first found in Austria, where the name Wiser 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. In their later history the name 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 Wissinger family

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Wissinger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wisier, Wisser, Wiser, Wissere, Wisseres, Wisere, Wiseres, Wiserr, Wiserrs, Wisserr, Weiser, Weisser and many more.

Early Notables of the Wissinger family

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Wissinger migration to the United States +

Wissinger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Ludwig Wissinger, who landed in Frederick County, Maryland in 1718 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Wissinger (post 1700) +

Darron Wissinger, founder of Wissinger Organs, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Zonar "Zeke" Albert Wissinger (1902-1963), American professional NFL football player
Scott A Wissinger, Professor of Biology Allegheny College

Sources +

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)