Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kelting
The surname Kelting is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Keld", which is a short form of the given name "Gottschalk". The name "Gottschalk" itself is composed of the elements ......
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Keltner
The surname Keltner is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kelt, which is a short form of the given name Anselm. The name Anselm itself is composed of the elements "ans," meaning......
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Keltz
The surname Keltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelze," meaning "candle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a candle maker or so......
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Kelver
The surname Kelver is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelwer," meaning "cellarer" or "steward." It was an occupational name given to someone who worked as a cellar......
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Kelz
The surname Kelz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelze," meaning "candle." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a candle maker or someo......
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Kelzenberg
The surname Kelzenberg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kelz," meaning "cauldron" or "kettle," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, the surn......
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Kelzer
The surname Kelzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelzer," meaning "cellarer" or "cellar master." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to som......
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Kem
The surname Kem is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kem," meaning "comb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or......
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Kemberling
The surname Kemberling is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kuno, which means "brave" or "bold." The suffix "-ling" is a diminutive, indicating "son of" or "descendant of." The......
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Kemerer
The surname Kemerer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kemmerer," meaning "chamberlain" or "treasurer." It was an occupational name given to individuals who held t......
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