Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kretzler
The surname Kretzler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kretzler" or "Kretzeler," which means "potter" or "ceramicist." It is derived from the Middle High German word "k......
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Kretzmann
The surname Kretzmann is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Kretz," which is a variant of the name "Kreutz," meaning "cross," and "mann," meaning "man." Therefor......
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Kretzmer
The surname Kretzmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kretze" meaning "crab" or "lobster" and the occupational suffix "-mer" indicating a person who works with o......
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Kretzschmar
The surname Kretzschmar is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kretze" meaning "crab" and "schmar" meaning "marsh." Therefore, the name Kretzschmar likely originated a......
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Kreucher
The surname Kreucher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kriuch," meaning "to creep" or "to crawl." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone wh......
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Kreuger
The surname Kreuger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krüger," meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals......
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Kreul
The surname Kreul is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krūle," meaning "curly" or "frizzy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with curly ......
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Kreusch
The surname Kreusch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krius," meaning "cross." It is a topographic or habitational surname, typically given to someone who lived n......
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Kreuscher
The surname Kreuscher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kreuz," meaning "cross." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone wh......
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Kreusel
The surname Kreusel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kruosel," meaning "curly" or "frizzy." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname fo......
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