Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kraeger
The surname Kraeger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krēger," meaning "potter" or "maker of earthenware vessels." It is an occupational surname that was likely g......
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Kraemer
The surname Kraemer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kram," meaning "merchant" or "peddler." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who were......
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Kraetsch
The surname Kraetsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kraeze," meaning "scratch" or "itch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a......
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Kraeuter
The surname Kraeuter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krūter," meaning "herb" or "plant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for some......
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Krafft
The surname Krafft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kraft," meaning "strength" or "power." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Kraft
The surname Kraft is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kraft," meaning "strength" or "power." As a surname, Kraft likely originated as a ni......
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Krafthefer
The surname Krafthefer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Kraft" meaning "strength" or "power" and "hefer" meaning "helper" or "supporter." Therefore, the mea......
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Krage
The surname Krage is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krage," meaning "raven." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who re......
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Kragel
The surname Kragel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kragele," meaning "quarrel" or "dispute." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was......
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Kragenbrink
The surname Kragenbrink is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Kragen" meaning "collar" and "Brink" meaning "edge" or "border." Therefore, the meaning of the surn......
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Surnames of German Origin

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