About Winger
The surname Winger is of English and German origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "wengere" or the German word "wenger," both meaning "one who makes or sells wings." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold wings, possibly referring to a maker of feathered wings for costumes or a seller of poultry wings. It could also be a nickname for someone with a wing-like physical feature or a metaphorical reference to someone who was swift or agile.
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The surname Winger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Winger 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 Winger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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