Wiedenhöfer
Wiedenhöfer is a surname of German origin. It is a topographic name, deriving from the Middle High German word "widen," meaning "wide" or "broad," and "höfe," meaning "courtyard" or "farmstead." Thus, Wiedenhöfer likely referred to someone who lived on a large or expansive farm. The name is most prevalent in German-speaking countries, particularly in Austria and southern Germany.
While there is no single prominent historical figure universally associated with the name Wiedenhöfer that defines