Wiensche

Wiensche is a surname of German origin. It is generally regarded as a toponymic or ethnonymic surname connected with Vienna (Wien in German). The suffix -sche is an affix used in some German dialects and in older forms to form adjectives or demonyms, yielding a sense of “from Vienna” or “Viennese.” As with many surnames linked to places, Wiensche likely arose to identify someone who originated from Vienna or had ties to the Viennese region, and over time became hereditary in families.

Historically, such surnames crystallized in the late Middle Ages through local regnal and church records, with documentation varying by region. In Germany today the name remains uncommon, with scattered occurrences across several states. Austria also has holders of the name, reflecting Vienna's central geographic role. Through migration, bearers of Wiensche appeared in other countries, notably in North and South America and elsewhere in Europe, during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Notable bearers: There are no widely known figures with the surname Wiensche in major biographical reference works. The name is primarily encountered in genealogical sources and local historical records.