Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Meissner
The surname Meissner is of German origin and is derived from the word "meissel," meaning "chisel" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a stonemas......
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Meiste
The surname Meiste is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meister," meaning "master" or "skilled craftsman." It was originally an occupational name given to someone wh......
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Meister
The surname Meister is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meister," meaning "master" or "skilled craftsman." It was originally an occupational name given to someone w......
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Meistrell
The surname Meistrell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meister," meaning "master" or "expert." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname......
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Meitl
The surname Meitl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meitl," meaning "maiden" or "young girl." It is likely an occupational surname that originally referred to som......
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Meitler
The surname Meitler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meiteler," meaning "mower" or "reaper." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone wh......
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Meitner
The surname Meitner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meitner," meaning "to measure." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked......
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Meitz
The surname Meitz is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Matthias," which is the German form of Matthew. The name Matthew itself comes from the Hebrew name "Matityahu," meaning ......
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Meitzen
The surname Meitzen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meiz" meaning "knife" or "dagger." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a knife m......
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Meitzler
The surname Meitzler is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Matthias," which is the German form of Matthew. The name is composed of the elements "maht," meaning "might" or "stre......
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