Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kesner
The surname Kesner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesenære," meaning "cheesemaker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involv......
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Kess
The surname Kess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "cheeky." It is a nickname surname given to someone who displayed audacity or had a b......
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Kesse
The surname Kesse is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "cheeky." It is a nickname surname given to someone who displayed audacity or had a ......
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Kessel
The surname Kessel is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kessel," meaning "kettle" or "cauldron." As a surname, Kessel could have b......
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Kesseler
The surname Kesseler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kessler," meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "kezzel," whic......
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Kesselman
The surname Kesselman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kessel," meaning "kettle" or "cauldron," and the German word "mann," meaning "man." It is believed to have ......
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Kesselring
The surname Kesselring is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kessel," meaning "kettle" or "cauldron," and "ring," meaning "ring" or "circle." It is believed to h......
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Kessen
The surname Kessen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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Kessenich
The surname Kessenich is of German origin and is derived from the place name Kessenich, which is a village in the Rhineland region of Germany. The name is composed of two elements: "Kessel," meanin......
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Kesser
The surname Kesser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesse," meaning "bold" or "cheeky." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for so......
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