Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Korreck
The surname Korreck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "korrek," meaning "correct" or "right." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was k......
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Korrell
The surname Korrell is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Korl, a short form of the name Konrad. The name Konrad itself comes from the Germanic elements "kuoni" meaning "bold" o......
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Korsch
The surname Korsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "korsch," meaning "curly-haired" or "frizzy-haired." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a......
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Korsmeyer
The surname Korsmeyer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "Kors" and "Meyer." "Kors" is a variant of the name "Kurt," which means "bold" or "courageous," while "......
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Kort
The surname Kort is of Dutch and German origin and has multiple meanings. In Dutch, it is derived from the word "kort," meaning "short," and was likely used as a nickname for someone of short statu......
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Kortbein
The surname Kortbein is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kort," meaning short, and "bein," meaning leg. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Kortbein can be i......
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Korte
The surname Korte is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "korte," meaning "short." It is a topographic or nickname surname given to someone of short stature or a person......
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Kortemeier
The surname Kortemeier is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "korte," meaning short, and "meier," meaning steward or mayor. Therefore, the meaning of the surname ......
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Kortendick
The surname Kortendick is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Korten," meaning "short," and "Dick," meaning "thick" or "fat." Therefore, the meaning of the surnam......
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Korth
The surname Korth is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "korte," meaning "short." It is a topographic surname given to someone who was of short stature or had a short ......
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