Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kahrig
The surname Kahrig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kar," meaning "curly" or "curled." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with curly hair. O......
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Kahrl
The surname Kahrl is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Karl, which itself is derived from the Old High German word "karal" meaning "man" or "free man." The name Kahrl is theref......
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Kahrs
The surname Kahrs is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kahre," which is a short form of the name "Konrad." The name Konrad itself comes from the Germanic elements "kuoni," mea......
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Kaigler
The surname Kaigler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kegel," meaning "cone" or "peg." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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Kailer
The surname Kailer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kail," meaning "cabbage." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who ......
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Kailing
The surname Kailing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kale" meaning "bald" or "bare." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone......
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Kainer
The surname Kainer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keinære," meaning "canary." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a resemblan......
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Kaintz
The surname Kaintz is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Konrad, which means "brave counsel" or "bold advisor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally use......
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Kainz
The surname Kainz is of German origin and is derived from the given name Konrad, which means "brave counsel" or "bold advisor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to......
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Kaip
The surname Kaip is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kaip," meaning "marketplace" or "market square." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name......
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Surnames of German Origin

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