Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Katzung
The surname Katzung is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "katze," meaning "cat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had cat-like qualitie......
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Kaub
The surname Kaub is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koube," meaning "cask" or "barrel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone ......
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Kauble
The surname Kauble is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kobel," meaning "cabin" or "hut." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who l......
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Kaucher
The surname Kaucher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kouch," meaning "cook." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as cooks or c......
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Kauder
The surname Kauder is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuder," meaning "quiver." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made......
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Kauderer
The surname Kauderer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kouder," meaning "to chatter" or "to gossip." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someon......
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Kauer
The surname Kauer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kouwe," meaning "cold." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was perceived as col......
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Kauf
The surname Kauf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kouf," meaning "purchase" or "buy." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a me......
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Kaufenberg
The surname Kaufenberg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kaufen," meaning "to buy" or "to purchase," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, the......
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Kaufer
The surname Kaufer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koufære," meaning "buyer" or "merchant." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals w......
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