Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Krestel
The surname Krestel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kristel," meaning "little Christian." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ......
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Kret
The surname Kret is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kret," meaning "chalk." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a pale complexion or......
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Kretchman
The surname Kretchman is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kurt" or "Konrad," combined with the suffix "-man," meaning "man" or "person." It is an occupational surname that li......
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Kretchmar
The surname Kretchmar is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kretsch" meaning inn or tavern, and "mar" meaning famous or renowned. Therefore, the meaning of the s......
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Kretchmer
The surname Kretchmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kretschmer," meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper." It is an occupational surname that was often given to......
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Kreter
The surname Kreter is of German origin and is derived from the word "Kreter," meaning "Cretan" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who hailed from the island ......
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Kreth
The surname Kreth is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kret," meaning "chalk." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a c......
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Kretlow
The surname Kretlow is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Kret," which means "potter" or "ceramic worker," and "low," which means "meadow" or "field." Therefore,......
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Kretsch
The surname Kretsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kretsch," meaning "inn" or "tavern." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who o......
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Kretschman
The surname Kretschman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kretschman," meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper." It is an occupational surname that was often given t......
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