Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Metzger
The surname Metzger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "metzger," meaning "butcher." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as butch......
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Metzig
The surname Metzig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "metze," meaning "measure" or "meter." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone......
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Metzinger
The surname Metzinger is of German origin and is derived from the name of the city of Metzingen in southwestern Germany. It is a habitational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the nam......
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Metzker
The surname Metzker is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Metzger," meaning "butcher" in German. It was originally given to individuals who worked as butchers or were assoc......
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Metzler
The surname Metzler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Metzler" or "Metzeler," which means "butcher" in German. It is derived from the Middle High German word "metzeler,......
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Metzmeier
The surname Metzmeier is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a butcher. It is a combination of the German words "Metz" meaning "butcher" and "Meier" meaning "tenant farmer" or "s......
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Metzner
The surname Metzner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Metzner" or "Metzener," meaning "butcher" or "meat cutter" in German. It is derived from the Middle High German wo......
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Meuchel
The surname Meuchel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meuchel," meaning "assassin" or "murderer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickna......
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Meudt
The surname Meudt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mude," meaning "tired" or "weary." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who appeared ......
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Meuer
The surname Meuer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meiger," meaning "tenant farmer" or "steward." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to indiv......
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Surnames of German Origin

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