Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Melms
The surname Melms is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Melchior, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Melchior," meaning "king of light" or "king of peace." The surnam......
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Melohn
The surname Melohn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "melch," meaning "milk." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was involved in the......
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Melott
The surname Melott is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Melot, which itself is a variant of the name Milo. The name Milo comes from the Germanic elements "milu," meaning "graci......
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Melser
The surname Melser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "melster," meaning "miller." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as millers......
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Melsheimer
The surname Melsheimer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Mel" meaning "mill" and "heimer" meaning "dweller." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Melsheimer......
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Meltabarger
The surname Meltabarger is of German origin and is believed to be a variant of the name Maltabar, which is derived from the Middle High German word "malte," meaning "malt" or "malted," and "bar," m......
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Melter
The surname Melter is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schmelzer," meaning "smelter" or "melter." It was originally given to individuals who worked in the metalworking in......
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Meltz
The surname Meltz is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Melchior," which means "king of light" or "king of the city." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally......
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Meltzer
The surname Meltzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meltzen," meaning "to melt." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone ......
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Melz
The surname Melz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "melze," meaning "marten" or "pine marten." It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to some......
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Surnames of German Origin

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