Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kiele
The surname Kiele is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiele," meaning "wedge" or "keel." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who w......
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Kieler
The surname Kieler is of German origin and is derived from the word "Kiel," which means "keel" in English. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with......
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Kielhorn
The surname Kielhorn is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kiel," meaning "keel" or "ship," and "horn," meaning "horn" or "antler." As a result, the name Kielhor......
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Kielman
The surname Kielman is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kilian, which itself comes from the Latin name "Cilianus." The name Kilian was popularized by a 7th-century Irish saint......
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Kielmeyer
The surname Kielmeyer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kiel," meaning "keel" or "ship," and "meyer," meaning "farmer" or "tenant." Therefore, the name Kielm......
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Kielsmeier
The surname Kielsmeier is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kiel," meaning "keel" or "bottom of a ship," and "meier," meaning "tenant farmer" or "steward." Ther......
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Kiem
The surname Kiem is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiem," meaning "sprout" or "shoot." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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Kiemele
The surname Kiemele is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kimele," meaning "chimney." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as ......
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Kienast
The surname Kienast is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kien" meaning "pine" and "ast" meaning "branch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a n......
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Kienbaum
The surname Kienbaum is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kien," meaning "pine," and "baum," meaning "tree." Therefore, the name Kienbaum can be interpreted as ......
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