Zellweger

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage German (Swiss)

Meaning & History

Originally denoted a person from the Appenzell region of Switzerland. The place name is derived from Latin abbatis cella meaning "estate of the abbot". A famous bearer is actress Renée Zellweger (1969-).