Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Helmrich
The surname Helmrich is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Helmrich, which is composed of the elements "helm" meaning "helmet" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." Therefore, t......
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Helms
The surname Helms is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "helm" meaning "helmet." It was originally an occupational name for someone who made or wore helmets, or it cou......
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Helmsing
The surname Helmsing is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Helm, which means "helmet" or "protection." The suffix "-ing" indicates a patronymic, meaning "son of." Therefore, Hel......
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Helmstadter
The surname Helmstadter is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Helm," meaning helmet, and "Stadter," meaning inhabitant or dweller. Therefore, the meaning of the ......
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Helmstetler
The surname Helmstetler is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Helm," meaning helmet, and "Stetler," meaning a person who lived near or worked at a place called S......
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Helmstetter
The surname Helmstetter is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Helm," meaning helmet, and "Stetter," meaning one who fits or adjusts. Therefore, the meaning of th......
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Helmueller
The surname Helmueller is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Helm," meaning helmet, and "Müller," meaning miller. The name likely originated as an occupational s......
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Helmus
The surname Helmus is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Helmut, which itself is a combination of the elements "helm" meaning "helmet" and "muot" meaning "courage" or "spirit." ......
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Helmuth
The surname Helmuth is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Helmold, which itself is composed of the elements "helm" meaning "helmet" and "wald" meaning "rule" or "ruler." Therefo......
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Helphenstine
The surname Helphenstine is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "help" and "stein." "Help" refers to assistance or support, while "stein" means stone. Therefore, t......
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