Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Keipper
The surname Keipper is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Küfer," meaning "cooper" in English. A cooper was a skilled craftsman who made and repaired wooden barrels and cas......
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Keis
The surname Keis is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kies," which itself is a short form of the given name "Matthias." The name Matthias is derived from the Hebrew name "Matt......
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Keisel
The surname Keisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiesel," meaning "pebble" or "small stone." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for som......
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Keiser
The surname Keiser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keiser," meaning "emperor." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked in ......
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Keisler
The surname Keisler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Keisler" or "Kesler," which means "coppersmith" or "one who works with copper." It is derived from the Middle High......
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Keisling
The surname Keisling is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Keselin," which is a diminutive form of the given name "Kesel." The name Kesel itself is derived from the Middle High......
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Keisner
The surname Keisner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Keisner" or "Kaisner," which means "emperor" or "imperial." It is believed to have been a title given to someone w......
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Keister
The surname Keister is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keiser," meaning "emperor." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who acted in ......
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Keistler
The surname Keistler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Keistler" or "Keistel," which refers to a kettle maker or a person who worked with cauldrons. The name is derived......
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Keitel
The surname Keitel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kītel," meaning "a short coat" or "a smock." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who made......
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