Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kiewel
The surname Kiewel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küevel" or "kübel," meaning "tub" or "barrel." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name fo......
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Kifer
The surname Kifer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiver," meaning "basket" or "wickerwork." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for s......
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Kiffe
The surname Kiffe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küf," meaning "barrel" or "cask." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone invo......
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Kiffer
The surname Kiffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küfer," meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who w......
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Kiffmeyer
The surname Kiffmeyer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kiff," meaning "quiver" or "arrow case," and "meyer," meaning "farmer" or "tenant farmer." Therefore,......
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Kiger
The surname Kiger is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kuno" or "Kunz," which was a short form of the name "Konrad." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someon......
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Kightlinger
The surname Kightlinger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "knight," meaning a warrior or nobleman, and "linger," meaning to stay or remain. Therefore, the mea......
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Kihm
The surname Kihm is of German origin and is derived from the given name Kim, which itself has various origins including Old English, Old Norse, and Old High German. The name Kim is believed to have......
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Kihn
The surname Kihn is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Konrad, which means "brave counsel" or "bold advisor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used ......
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Kiker
The surname Kiker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiker," meaning "to laugh" or "to giggle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone ......
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