Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Frerking
The surname Frerking is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Friedrich, meaning "peaceful ruler" or "peaceful king." The suffix "-ing" indicates a patronymic, suggesting that the ......
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Fresch
The surname Fresch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vresch," meaning "fresh" or "new." It is likely that the surname was originally used as a nickname for someon......
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Frese
The surname Frese is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vresen," meaning "to frighten" or "to scare." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who ......
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Freshman
The surname Freshman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vrischman," meaning "newcomer" or "freshman." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was new to a......
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Freshour
The surname Freshour is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vrisch" meaning "fresh" or "new" and the occupational suffix "-er" denoting a person who performs a specifi......
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Freter
The surname Freter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vretære," meaning "porter" or "gatekeeper." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worke......
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Fretter
The surname Fretter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vretter," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someon......
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Fretz
The surname Fretz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vretze," meaning "curly hair." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone with curly or fr......
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Freud
The surname Freud is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "frodi," meaning "wise" or "intelligent." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname fo......
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Freude
The surname Freude is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vriude," meaning "joy" or "happiness." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who w......
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Surnames of German Origin

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