Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Keefer
The surname Keefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küfer," meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who w......
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Keefner
The surname Keefner is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kuno, which means "brave" or "bold" in Old High German. The suffix "-er" indicates that the name was originally an occu......
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Keefover
The surname Keefover is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Kiefer or Kieffer. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kiefer," meaning "pine tree." The n......
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Keehl
The surname Keehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kele," meaning "throat" or "gullet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a dist......
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Keehn
The surname Keehn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kein," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed th......
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Keehner
The surname Keehner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keinære," meaning "servant" or "attendant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name f......
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Keehr
The surname Keehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keher," meaning "sweeper" or "cleaner." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who ......
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Keener
The surname Keener is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kener," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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Keeports
The surname Keeports is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Kee" and "Ports." "Kee" is a variant of the German word "Kehl," meaning "throat" or "neck," while "Por......
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Keese
The surname Keese is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kees, a short form of the name Cornelius. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the desc......
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