Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Galster
The surname Galster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "galster," meaning "pebble" or "small stone." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for som......
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Galterio
The surname Galterio is of Italian origin and is derived from the given name Walter, which itself comes from the Germanic elements "wald" meaning "rule" and "heri" meaning "army." Therefore, the me......
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Galtieri
The surname Galtieri is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Gualtiero, which is the Italian form of the Germanic name Walter. The name Walter means "ruler of the army" or "power......
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Galvano
The surname Galvano is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Galvano, which itself is a variant of the name Galvani. The name Galvani is believed to have originated from the Germa......
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Galvez
The surname Galvez is of Spanish origin and is derived from the medieval given name Galvano, which itself is a variant of the name Galván. The name Galván is believed to have Germanic roots, specif......
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Galvis
The surname Galvis is of Spanish origin and is derived from the personal name Galván, which itself comes from the Germanic name "Gálfrith" meaning "spear strength." The name Galvis is primarily fou......
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Galyardt
The surname Galyardt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gale," meaning "cheerful" or "merry," and the suffix "-hart," meaning "hard" or "strong." Therefore, the me......
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Galzerano
The surname Galzerano is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Galzerano, which itself is a variant of the name Galzeran. The name Galzerano is believed to have originated from th......
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Gamber
The surname Gamber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gamber," meaning "a person who walks with a limp" or "a cripple." It was likely used as a nickname for someon......
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Gamberg
The surname Gamberg is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gamber," meaning "a humpbacked person." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone with a ......
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