Wüllner

Wüllner is a German surname. It is derived from the occupational name "Woller" or "Wüllner," referring to a wool merchant, wool worker, or someone who dealt in wool. The suffix "-ner" indicates origin or association, meaning "someone from" or "someone associated with" the wool trade or place of wool production.

The surname Wüllner, like many surnames derived from occupations or trades, likely originated independently in various regions of Germany. Spelling variations may exist due to regional dialects and orthographic differences over time.

Notable people with the surname Wüllner:

• Adolf Wüllner (1835-1908): A German physicist known for his contributions to experimental physics, particularly in optics and thermodynamics. He developed the Wüllner method for determining the refractive index of liquids.

The prevalence of the surname Wüllner is primarily found in Germany. Genealogical research and historical records can provide more specific information about the origins and distribution of families bearing this surname.