Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Leypoldt
The surname Leypoldt is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "ley" meaning "meadow" or "field" and "poldt" meaning "bold" or "brave." Therefore, the meaning of the ......
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Leyrer
The surname Leyrer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leyrære," meaning "teacher" or "instructor." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to indivi......
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Leysath
The surname Leysath is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leisaz," meaning "lazy" or "idle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who wa......
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Leytem
The surname Leytem is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leitam," meaning "leader" or "ruler." It is a surname that likely originated as a occupational name for someo......
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Liam
The surname Liam is derived from the Irish given name "Uilliam," which is the Irish form of William. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the name of a male ancestor. The name William......
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Libardi
The surname Libardi is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Libardo, which itself is a variant of the Germanic name Liutbert. The name Liutbert is composed of the elements "liut,......
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Libbert
The surname Libbert is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Liutbert," which combines the elements "liut," meaning "people," and "berht," meaning "bright" or "famous." Therefore,......
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Libbrecht
The surname Libbrecht is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Liebrecht, which itself is a combination of the Germanic elements "liut" meaning "people" and "berht" meaning "bright"......
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Libecap
The surname Libecap is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "libe," meaning "love," and "kap," meaning "cape" or "hood." It is believed to have originated as a nickname ......
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Libel
The surname Libel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "libel," meaning "little lion." It is a nickname surname given to someone who possessed qualities associated wi......
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