Wagner Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Wagner mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Wagner name
Wagner is the German occupational name for a wagon or cart maker, from Wagen. Wheelwrights were skilled craftsmen in every region, and the name is common throughout Germany and Austria. In America, Wagner often kept its spelling while the pronunciation changed.
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This overview covers the Wagner name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, the United States and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Wagner name FAQ
What does the Wagner name mean?
Wagon maker. Common variants include Waggoner, Wegner, Wagener.
Where does the Wagner surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, the United States and Switzerland.
Is there a Wagner coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Wagner crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Wagner coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).