Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Merhige
The surname Merhige is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merch," meaning "merchant." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were invo......
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Merhoff
The surname Merhoff is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "mer," meaning "fame" or "renown," and "hoff," meaning "court" or "farm." Therefore, the meaning of the ......
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Merian
The surname Merian is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Marius, which itself comes from the Roman god Mars. The name Merian signifies a descendant or follower of Marius, and it......
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Merickel
The surname Merickel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Meinrich," which means "powerful ruler" or "mighty king." The suffix "-el" is a diminutive, indicating "little" or "s......
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Mering
The surname Mering is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merunge," meaning "boundary" or "border." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someo......
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Meringer
The surname Meringer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meringe," meaning "boundary" or "border." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name fo......
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Merk
The surname Merk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merke," meaning "mark" or "boundary." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someon......
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Merka
The surname Merka is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merke," meaning "boundary" or "border." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone ......
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Merkel
The surname Merkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merkele," meaning "little hammer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a b......
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Merker
The surname Merker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merkære," meaning "marker" or "border." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who wor......
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Surnames of German Origin

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