Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kayfes
The surname Kayfes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küfe," meaning "barrel" or "cask." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone......
Learn more »
Kayl
The surname Kayl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kale," meaning "bald" or "hairless." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someo......
Learn more »
Kayler
The surname Kayler is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Karl" or "Carl," which means "man" or "free man." It is a variant spelling of the surname Kaylor or Kailer. The name li......
Learn more »
Kaylor
The surname Kaylor is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kahler," meaning "bald" or "bare." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was bald or had a......
Learn more »
Kayner
The surname Kayner 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 given to someone who had a rese......
Learn more »
Kayr
The surname Kayr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kür," meaning "choice" or "chosen." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was conside......
Learn more »
Kaysen
The surname Kaysen is of German origin and is derived from the given name Kajetan, which itself is derived from the Latin name Caietanus. The name Caietanus is believed to have originated from the ......
Learn more »
Kayser
The surname Kayser is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kaiser," meaning "emperor" or "king" in German. It was originally used as a title for the ruler of the Holy Roman E......
Learn more »
Kazer
The surname Kazer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kazer," meaning "goat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who wor......
Learn more »
Kazmaier
The surname Kazmaier is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kazmacher," meaning "coppersmith" or "tinsmith." It is derived from the Middle High German word "kaz," which refe......
Learn more »

Previous 1822 1823 1824 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829 1830 1831 Next

Surnames of German Origin

Feedback Form