Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Hefflefinger
The surname Hefflefinger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "heffel," meaning "hatchet" or "axe," and "finger," meaning "finger." Therefore, the meaning of the......
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Heffler
The surname Heffler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Heffler," meaning "weaver" or "one who works with textiles." It is derived from the Middle High German word "heffe......
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Hefflinger
The surname Hefflinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hevelinc," meaning "little hawk." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for so......
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Heffner
The surname Heffner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Häfner," meaning "potter" or "ceramicist." It is derived from the Middle High German word "hefen," which means "to......
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Hefler
The surname Hefler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Hefler," meaning "baker" or "bread maker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "hefel," which refers to ......
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Hefling
The surname Hefling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hevelinc," meaning "little hawk" or "falcon." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickna......
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Hefner
The surname Hefner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Hofner," meaning "steward" or "manager of a farm or estate." It is derived from the Middle High German word "hof," ......
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Heft
The surname Heft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heft" which means "handle" or "haft." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone w......
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Hefter
The surname Hefter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hefter," meaning "binder" or "stitcher." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone wh......
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Hefti
The surname Hefti is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heft," meaning "handle" or "haft." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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