Wiegman

The surname Wiegman is of Dutch origin and is believed to have been anglicised from the original Dutch spelling. It is a relatively rare surname, with most individuals bearing this name likely tracing their ancestry back to the Netherlands.

The name Wiegman is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Wigman, which itself is derived from the Old High German names "Wig" and "Mann", meaning "warrior" and "man" respectively. This suggests that the name may have originally denoted a person of warrior-like qualities or characteristics.

Individuals bearing the surname Wiegman can be found in various regions, with concentrations in the UK due to historical migrations and connections between the Netherlands and Britain.

Notable individuals with the surname Wiegman include Sarina Wiegman, a Dutch football manager and former player who has achieved success in the football world.

The surname Wiegman carries a sense of Dutch heritage and history, reflecting the diverse tapestry of surnames found within the British Isles.

There are approximately 14 people named Wiegman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Wiegman.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Albert

Female

  • Gail

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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