Winzer
English
Etymology
In some cases from German Winzer (“winemaker”). In others perhaps from Windsor.
Proper noun
Winzer (plural Winzers)
- A surname from German.
Statistics
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Winzer is the 33810th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 673 individuals. Winzer is most common among Black/African American (58.4%) and White (36.55%) individuals.
Further reading
- Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Winzer”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 3, New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN.
German
Alternative forms
- Weinzierl (southern, now obsolete, except as a name)
Etymology
From Late Middle High German winzer, contraction of wīnzüre, wīnzürel, from Old High German wīnzuril, from Latin vīnitor. The forms in -l were enhanced with the Germanic suffix *-ilaz.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈvɪntsər/, [ˈvɪn.t͡sɐ], [ˈʋɪn-]
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Noun
Winzer m (strong, genitive Winzers, plural Winzer, feminine Winzerin)
Declension
Declension of Winzer [masculine, strong]
Related terms
Proper noun
Winzer m or f (proper noun, surname, masculine genitive Winzers or (with an article) Winzer, feminine genitive Winzer, plural Winzers or Winzer)
- a surname originating as an occupation