Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kempka
The surname Kempka is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kempe," meaning "champion" or "warrior." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname f......
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Kempke
The surname Kempke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kempe," meaning "champion" or "warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used t......
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Kempken
The surname Kempken is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kempe," which means "champion" or "warrior." The suffix "-ken" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "son of." ......
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Kempker
The surname Kempker is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kemp," meaning "warrior" or "champion," and "ker," a suffix indicating a person or profession. Therefor......
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Kempler
The surname Kempler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kempler," meaning a person who worked as a merchant or trader. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kem......
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Kempner
The surname Kempner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kämpe," meaning a champion or warrior. It is believed to have been used to denote someone who was skilled in comba......
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Kempter
The surname Kempter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kempen," meaning "to comb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone w......
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Kemrer
The surname Kemrer 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 someone who held the po......
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Kender
The surname Kender is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kender," meaning "child" or "offspring." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname f......
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Kendhammer
The surname Kendhammer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kend," meaning "bold" or "brave," and "hammer," referring to the tool. Therefore, the meaning of the......
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