Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kehle
The surname Kehle 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 prom......
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Kehlenbeck
The surname Kehlenbeck is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kehlen," meaning "throat" or "gullet," and "beck," meaning "stream" or "brook." Therefore, the name ......
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Kehler
The surname Kehler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kele," meaning "wedge" or "peg." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someo......
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Kehm
The surname Kehm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keime," meaning "sprout" or "shoot." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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Kehn
The surname Kehn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kein," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someon......
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Kehne
The surname Kehne is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kein," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someo......
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Kehner
The surname Kehner 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 fo......
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Kehr
The surname Kehr 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 as a nickname for ......
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Kehrberg
The surname Kehrberg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kehr," meaning "to turn" or "to return," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, the mean......
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Kehren
The surname Kehren is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kehren," meaning "to turn" or "to sweep." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname ......
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