About Widener
The surname Widener is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "widen," meaning "to widen" or "to expand." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a road builder or someone who widened or expanded roads. Over time, the surname Widener became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Widener is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Widener based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Widener is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Widener in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Widener using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.