Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Hershock
The surname Hershock is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Heinrich, which means "ruler of the home" or "ruler of the household." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it ......
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Hersman
The surname Hersman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herzeman," meaning "heart man" or "man of courage." It is believed to have originally been a nickname or occ......
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Herson
The surname Herson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Harry" or "Henry," which itself is derived from the Germanic name "Heimric," meaning "home ruler." The additi......
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Herstein
The surname Herstein is of German-Jewish origin and is derived from the German word "Herz" meaning "heart." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a kind or loving heart. ......
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Herstine
The surname Herstine is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herst," meaning "deer" or "hart," and the suffix "-ine," indicating a diminutive or endearing form. Therefo......
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Hert
The surname Hert is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hert," meaning "hard" or "strong." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone......
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Hertaus
The surname Hertaus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herz," meaning "heart." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be......
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Hertel
The surname Hertel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hertel," meaning "stag" or "deer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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Hertenstein
The surname Hertenstein is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "herten," meaning "hart" or "strong," and "stein," meaning "stone." Therefore, the meaning of the su......
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Herter
The surname Herter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herter," meaning "hart" or "hard." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked ......
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Surnames of German Origin

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