WENNING
Wenning
Wenning is a surname of English origin, mainly found in the northern regions of England. The name is derived from the Old English word "wæn" which means "wain" or "cart," and "ing" which denotes "belonging to or associated with."
The Wenning surname is believed to have originated as a habitational name for individuals who lived near the River Wenning, which flows through Lancashire and North Yorkshire. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a wainwright's workshop or a place where wains (wagons) were made or repaired.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Wenning surname have been recorded in various parish records, census data, and historical documents, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.
Today, the Wenning surname continues to be passed down through generations, with individuals bearing this name residing not only in the United Kingdom but also in other parts of the world due to migration and dispersal.
Famous individuals with the Wenning surname have made notable contributions in various fields, adding to the legacy and diversity of this ancestral name.
There are approximately 14 people named Wenning in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Wenning.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Glenn
Female
- Karin