Weber

Meaning

A person who weaves cloth as a profession.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'weber,' from the Old High German 'webâri,' meaning weaver. The term comes from the root 'weban,' meaning to weave.

About the Weber Surname

Weber is one of the most prevalent German surnames, indicating a professional weaver. Weavers were skilled craftspeople in high demand in medieval towns and cities.

Distribution

One of the most common surnames in German-speaking regions, found throughout the area with high concentrations in textile-producing areas.

People with the Weber Surname