Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Gruetter
The surname Gruetter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gruotære," meaning "grower" or "cultivator." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name......
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Gruettner
The surname Gruettner is of German origin and is derived from the word "gruettner," which means "greeter" or "welcomer" in German. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone ......
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Gruetzmacher
The surname Gruetzmacher is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a "gruetzmacher," which means a groat or grain maker. The name likely originated during the medieval period when t......
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Gruetzner
The surname Gruetzner is of German origin and is derived from the word "gruetze," meaning "groats" or "grits" in English. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either wo......
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Grugel
The surname Grugel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grugel," meaning "small, round object" or "pebble." It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname g......
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Gruhl
The surname Gruhl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gruol," meaning "fierce" or "cruel." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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Gruhler
The surname Gruhler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gruol," meaning "greedy" or "covetous." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname f......
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Gruhlke
The surname Gruhlke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gruol," meaning "greedy" or "covetous." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Gruhn
The surname Gruhn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gruene," meaning "green." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a green......
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Gruidl
The surname Gruidl is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Gruotilo," which means "famous spear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify t......
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