Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Knelsen
The surname Knelsen is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Knut," which means "knot" or "knot of wood." The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of," making Knelsen mean "son of Knut." ......
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Knepler
The surname Knepler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Knecht," meaning "servant" or "farmhand." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who worked as......
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Knepley
The surname Knepley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knebel," meaning "peg" or "pin." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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Knepp
The surname Knepp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knecht," meaning "servant" or "farmhand." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked a......
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Knepper
The surname Knepper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knecht," meaning "servant" or "farmhand." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals......
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Knepple
The surname Knepple is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knebel," meaning "peg" or "pin." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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Knepprath
The surname Knepprath is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Knepp," which means "button" or "knob," and "Rath," which means "counsel" or "advice." Therefore, the......
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Knerr
The surname Knerr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knorre," meaning "knob" or "lump." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a promin......
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Knese
The surname Knese is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knese," meaning "knee." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteri......
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Knesel
The surname Knesel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "knesel," meaning "bundle" or "bunch." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone......
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Surnames of German Origin

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