Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Lawver
The surname Lawver is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Löwe" meaning "lion" in German. It is believed to have been used to denote someone who had a lion-like quality or w......
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Laxer
The surname Laxer is of German origin and is derived from the word "lachs," meaning salmon. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a fisherman or was involved ......
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Layer
The surname Layer is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "leah" meaning "woodland" or "clearing," indicati......
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Layher
The surname Layher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leie," meaning "to lay" or "to place." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Laynes
The surname Laynes is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Layne," which itself is a variant of the name "Lambert." The name Lambert comes from the Old Germanic elements "......
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Laynez
The surname Laynez is of Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Laino or Lain, which itself is a variant of the name Lando. The name Laino/Lain is believed to have Germanic roots and mea......
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Layo
The surname Layo is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Lallo, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Rinaldo. The name Rinaldo is of Germanic origin and means "counselor......
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Layos
The surname Layos is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the given name Lajos, which is the Hungarian form of Louis. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the d......
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Layser
The surname Layser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leiser," meaning "quiet" or "gentle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for ......
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Learman
The surname Learman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lēre," meaning "teaching" or "learning." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname ......
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Surnames of German Origin

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