Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kandt
The surname Kandt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kant," meaning "edge" or "border." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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Kanehl
The surname Kanehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kanne" meaning "jug" or "pitcher" and the suffix "-el" denoting a diminutive form. Therefore, the surname Kan......
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Kaner
The surname Kaner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kaner," meaning "canon maker" or "cannon founder." It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals wh......
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Kangiser
The surname Kangiser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "künge," meaning "king." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who ......
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Kanipe
The surname Kanipe 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 u......
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Kanitz
The surname Kanitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kanne," meaning "jug" or "pitcher." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone w......
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Kanke
The surname Kanke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kanke," meaning "sick" or "ill." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was si......
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Kann
The surname Kann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kanne," meaning "jug" or "pitcher." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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Kannapel
The surname Kannapel is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Kanne," meaning "jug" or "pitcher," and "Apfel," meaning "apple." Therefore, the meaning of the surnam......
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Kanne
The surname Kanne is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kanne," meaning "jug" or "pitcher." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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Surnames of German Origin

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