Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Heydinger
The surname Heydinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heiden," meaning "heathen" or "pagan." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone ......
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Heydorn
The surname Heydorn is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "hey" meaning "hedge" or "fence" and "dorn" meaning "thorn." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Heydo......
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Heydt
The surname Heydt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heide" meaning "heath" or "moorland." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived n......
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Heye
The surname Heye 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 was ......
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Heyen
The surname Heyen is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Heinrich, which means "ruler of the household" or "home ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was origin......
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Heyer
The surname Heyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heiger," meaning "high" or "tall." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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Heyerly
The surname Heyerly is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Heinrich, which means "ruler of the household" or "home ruler." The suffix "-ly" is a common Germanic diminutive, indic......
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Heying
The surname Heying 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 wa......
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Heyl
The surname Heyl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heil," meaning "healthy" or "whole." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was......
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Heyler
The surname Heyler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heil," meaning "healthy" or "whole." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was co......
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Surnames of German Origin

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