Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Meyn
The surname Meyn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mein," meaning "mine" or "my." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify t......
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Meynard
The surname Meynard is of French origin and is derived from the given name "Maynard," which itself comes from the Germanic elements "maht" meaning "strength" and "hard" meaning "hardy" or "brave." ......
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Meyr
The surname Meyr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meier," meaning "steward" or "administrator." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held ......
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Meyring
The surname Meyring is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Meier, which means "mayor" or "steward." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify......
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Meyrowitz
The surname Meyrowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Germanic elements "meyr" meaning "mayor" and "witz" meaning "wit" or "humor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that......
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Meysenburg
The surname Meysenburg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Mey" meaning "mayor" or "leader" and "Burg" meaning "castle" or "fortress." Therefore, the surname M......
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Meythaler
The surname Meythaler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meit" meaning "maid" or "maiden" and the occupational suffix "-er" indicating a person who performs a spec......
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Mez
The surname Mez is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mezze," meaning "half." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was of small stature or ......
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Mezger
The surname Mezger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mezger," meaning "butcher." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as butcher......
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Michaelsen
The surname Michaelsen is of German origin and is derived from the given name Michael, which means "who is like God" in Hebrew. The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of," making Michaelsen mean "son of ......
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