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[Facts] Surname meaning
My mother's maiden name and my middle name is Weimer. I know it is german, but what does it mean?
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WeimerHi Kendree,there are two possible meanings for this name:1) "Coming from the town Weimar" (there's one in Thuringia, East Germany, and one in Hesse, West Germany)2) A surname deriving from one of these Old German first names:
a) Winmar: friend + famous
b) Wigmar: battle + famousHappy Easter!
Satu
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