Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Haeberlin
The surname Haeberlin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "haber" meaning "oats" and the suffix "-lin" indicating a diminutive form. Therefore, the surname Haeberlin......
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Haeckel
The surname Haeckel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Heiko" or "Heike," which means "home ruler" or "ruler of the household." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that i......
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Haecker
The surname Haecker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hekker," meaning "hacker" or "chopper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who w......
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Haeder
The surname Haeder is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hader," meaning "quarrel" or "dispute." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was......
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Haedrich
The surname Haedrich is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "haed," meaning "head," and "rich," meaning "powerful" or "ruler." Therefore, the meaning of the surnam......
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Haedt
The surname Haedt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hede" or "hede(n)" meaning "heath" or "heathland." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original be......
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Haefele
The surname Haefele is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hovel," meaning "small farm" or "cottage." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to people......
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Haefeli
The surname Haefeli is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hovel," meaning "small farm" or "cottage." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a n......
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Haefer
The surname Haefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hafel," meaning "oat." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who grew or sold oats o......
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Haeffner
The surname Haeffner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Häffner," meaning a potter or a maker of pottery. It is derived from the Middle High German word "hafner," which ......
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