Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Gauck
The surname Gauck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gouwe" or "goucke," meaning "joker" or "fool." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to some......
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Gaudin
The surname Gaudin is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Gaudin, which itself is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Gaud, meaning "to rejoice" or "to be merry." As a surname......
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Gaudry
The surname Gaudry is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Gauderic, which itself is derived from the Germanic elements "gaut" meaning "Goth" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "king." ......
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Gauer
The surname Gauer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gouwe," meaning "gold." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who wor......
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Gauerke
The surname Gauerke is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Gauderic, which itself is derived from the Germanic elements "gaut" meaning "Goth" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "king."......
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Gauf
The surname Gauf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gouf" or "goufe," meaning "gulf" or "abyss." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someon......
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Gauff
The surname Gauff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gouf" or "goufe," meaning "gulf" or "abyss." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someo......
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Gaug
The surname Gaug is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gouge," meaning "gauge" or "measure." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone w......
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Gauger
The surname Gauger is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Gauger," meaning "measurer" or "surveyor." It was originally given to individuals who worked as tax assessors or of......
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Gaugert
The surname Gaugert is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Gauger," which refers to a person who was responsible for measuring and inspecting barrels or containers of liquid......
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