Woerner

Woerner is a surname of German origin. It is a variant spelling of Werner, a common German given name and surname. Werner derives from the Germanic personal name Warinhar, composed of the elements warin meaning "protection" or "guard" and hari meaning "army" or "warrior".

As a surname, Woerner indicates ancestral origin from a person named Werner or someone associated with a Werner family. The spelling variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the evolution of written language over time.

The surname Woerner, like Werner, can be found predominantly in Germany and other countries with a history of German immigration, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.