Winzer

English

Etymology

In some cases from German Winzer (winemaker). In others perhaps from Windsor.

Proper noun

Winzer (plural Winzers)

  1. A surname from German.

Statistics

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Winzer is the 33810th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 673 individuals. Winzer is most common among Black/African American (58.4%) and White (36.55%) individuals.

Further reading

German

Alternative forms

  • Weinzierl (southern, now obsolete, except as a name)

Etymology

From Late Middle High German winzer, contraction of wīnzüre, wīnzürel, from Old High German wīnzuril, from Latin vīnitor. The forms in -l were enhanced with the Germanic suffix *-ilaz.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪntsər/, [ˈvɪn.t͡sɐ], [ˈʋɪn-]
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Noun

Winzer m (strong, genitive Winzers, plural Winzer, feminine Winzerin)

  1. vintner, winemaker, manufacturer of wine
    Synonym: Weinbauer

Declension

Further reading

  • Winzer” in Duden online
  • Winzer” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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