indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from location)
Usage German
Scripts Tréierwëller
Other Forms FormsTrieweiler Treweller
Meaning & History
Trierweiler is a German surname of Germanic and French roots, specifically associated with the town of Trier in Germany and its surrounding areas. The first part, "Trier," refers to the city of Trier, one of the oldest cities in Germany. The second part, "wīler," comes from the Middle High German word for "small village or single building". The name Trierweiler was first mentioned in 1202, and the town of Trierweiler is located near the Luxembourg border, with many residents commuting to work in Luxembourg.