About Wender
The surname Wender is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wenden," meaning "to turn" or "to change." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a turner or a person who turned or changed something, such as a miller who turned the millstone or a carpenter who turned wood on a lathe. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a bend or a turning point in a road or river.
The surname Wender is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wender based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Wender in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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