Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Goehl
The surname Goehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "göle," meaning "gold." It is a metonymic occupational name for a goldsmith or someone who worked with gold. Th......
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Goehle
The surname Goehle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "göle," meaning "gullet" or "throat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a lar......
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Goehler
The surname Goehler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "göle," meaning "gold." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or had......
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Goehner
The surname Goehner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gëner," meaning "neighbor" or "villager." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for......
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Goehrig
The surname Goehrig is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Georg, which means "farmer" or "earthworker" in Old High German. The suffix "-rig" is a diminutive form, indicating "li......
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Goehring
The surname Goehring is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gērinc," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was a spearman......
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Goehringer
The surname Goehringer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gör," meaning "small" or "little," and the occupational suffix "-inger," indicating a person's profession......
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Goeke
The surname Goeke is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Godeke, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Godo or Gode. The name Goeke is primarily found in the Westphalia r......
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Goekler
The surname Goekler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gökelære," meaning "cuckoo." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblan......
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Goeldner
The surname Goeldner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geltner," meaning "moneyer" or "mintmaster." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals wh......
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