Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kelnhofer
The surname Kelnhofer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Keln," which is a variant of the name "Kilian," and "hofer," meaning "dweller at the farm." Therefore......
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Kelpe
The surname Kelpe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelpe," meaning "calf." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who raised or ......
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Kelpin
The surname Kelpin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelbe" or "kelb," meaning "curly-haired" or "curly." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to som......
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Kelsch
The surname Kelsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelsch," meaning "linen cloth." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone in......
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Kelsen
The surname Kelsen is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kell, which means "cellar" or "basement" in German. It is a habitational name for someone who lived near or worked in a ......
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Kelser
The surname Kelser is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kelter," meaning a wine press or wine presser. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who worke......
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Kelsheimer
The surname Kelsheimer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Kels," which is a variant of the personal name "Kilian," and "heimer," meaning "home" or "dweller." ......
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Keltch
The surname Keltch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelch," meaning "chalice" or "cup." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who......
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Kelter
The surname Kelter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelter," meaning "wine press." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked in o......
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Keltgen
The surname Keltgen is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kelt, which is a short form of the given name Anselm. The suffix "-gen" is a diminutive, indicating "little" or "son of......
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