Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Hish
The surname Hish is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hisch," meaning "hedge" or "fence." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who l......
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Hisler
The surname Hisler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hiseler," meaning "hosteller" or "innkeeper." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who......
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Hiss
The surname Hiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "his," meaning "hedgehog." It is a nickname surname that was likely given to someone who had characteristics or ......
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Hissem
The surname Hissem 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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Hissong
The surname Hissong is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "hirsch," meaning "deer" or "stag," and "sang," meaning "song." Therefore, the meaning of the surname His......
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Hister
The surname Hister is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hister," meaning "actor" or "jester." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who ......
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Hitchens
The surname Hitchens is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Hitchin," which itself is a diminutive form of "Richard." The name Richard comes from the Germanic elements "r......
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Hitchings
The surname Hitchings is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Hitchin," which itself is a diminutive form of "Richard." The name Richard comes from the Germanic elements "......
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Hitchins
The surname Hitchins is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Huchin," a diminutive form of "Hugh." The name "Hugh" itself comes from the Old Germanic name "Hugo," meaning ......
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Hitchler
The surname Hitchler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hütscheler," meaning "one who haggles" or "bargainer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated......
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