Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Griffo
The surname Griffo is of Italian origin and is derived from the given name "Griffo," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Grifo." The name Grifo is derived from the Germanic word "grifan,......
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Grifo
The surname Grifo is of Italian origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Italian word "grifo," meaning "griffin," which is a mythical creat......
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Griger
The surname Griger is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Gregor, which itself is derived from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The surname Griger woul......
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Grile
The surname Grile is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grīle," meaning "cricket" or "grasshopper." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who ......
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Grill
The surname Grill is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grillen," meaning "to irritate" or "to annoy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to some......
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Grille
The surname Grille is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grille," meaning "cricket" or "grasshopper." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who ......
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Grim
The surname Grim is of Germanic origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could derive from the Old High German word "grim," meaning fierce or severe, suggesting that the name was originally gi......
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Grimaldi
The surname Grimaldi is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Grimaldo, which itself comes from the Germanic elements "grim" meaning "mask" or "helmet" and "wald" meaning "rule" o......
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Grimaldo
The surname Grimaldo is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Grimaldo, which itself is derived from the Germanic elements "grim" meaning "mask" or "helmet" and "wald" meaning "ru......
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Grimard
The surname Grimard is of French origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Grimwald," which combines the elements "grim," meaning "fierce" or "determined," and "wald," meaning "rule" o......
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