Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Gleckler
The surname Gleckler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gleckeler," meaning "jester" or "fool." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname ......
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Gleese
The surname Gleese is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glesen," meaning "to read" or "to study." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname ......
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Gleesing
The surname Gleesing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glis," meaning "shiny" or "bright." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a br......
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Gleffe
The surname Gleffe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gleve," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who w......
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Gleich
The surname Gleich is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "gleich," meaning "equal" or "similar." Th......
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Gleichauf
The surname Gleichauf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gleich," meaning "equal" or "same," and the word "auf," meaning "on" or "upon." Therefore, the meaning of ......
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Gleicher
The surname Gleicher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gleich," meaning "equal" or "similar." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname f......
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Gleichman
The surname Gleichman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gleich," meaning "equal" or "similar," and the suffix "-man," denoting a person. Therefore, the surname Gl......
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Gleim
The surname Gleim is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gleim," meaning "spark" or "glow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or......
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Gleiser
The surname Gleiser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gleis," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname fo......
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Surnames of German Origin

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