About Getzlaff
The surname Getzlaff is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "getz," meaning "goat," and "laff," meaning "barn" or "shed." Therefore, the name Getzlaff is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a goat barn or shed. It is a descriptive occupational surname that likely originated from the occupation of goat herding or goat farming.
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