The Werner Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Werner, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Werner family crest.
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Origin of the Werner name
Werner comes from a Germanic personal name joining warin, "guard, protect", and hari, "army". It was a popular given name in medieval Germany and became a common patronymic surname throughout the country. It is also widespread in Austria, Switzerland and among German emigrant families.
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This overview covers the Werner name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Werner name FAQ
What does the Werner name mean?
Protecting army. Common variants include Warner, Wernher, Wernert.
Where does the Werner surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Werner coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Werner crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Werner coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).