Widmanns

Widmanns is a surname used to refer to people who bear the surname Widmann or to a family bearing that name. In English-language usage, Widmanns functions as the plural form when discussing multiple individuals with the surname.

Origin and meaning

Widmann is a German-origin surname. In surname studies, its formation is generally treated as either a patronymic from a given name incorporating the element Mann (often interpreted as “man”) or as an occupational or locational name whose exact root varies by region. Variants include Widmann and Widman, reflecting regional spelling and pronunciation differences.

Distribution

Today, Widmann/Widmann names are most common in German-speaking areas, particularly Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. Smaller communities exist in other European countries and in the diaspora, notably in North America, where descendants of German-speaking immigrants may carry the name.

Notable people

There are individuals with the surname Widmann who have gained recognition in fields such as the arts, sciences, and academia. A comprehensive list of notable persons with the surname is typically maintained in biographical or genealogical references.

See also

Related surnames include Widmann (singular form) and other regional variants. For broader context, genealogical and onomastic resources on German surnames provide additional information about origins, meanings, and distribution.