Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Neckers
The surname Neckers is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Näcker," meaning "gardener" or "one who works in a vineyard." It is likely that the name was originally given to s......
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Neddermeyer
The surname Neddermeyer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "nieder," meaning "lower" or "down," and "meyer," meaning "farmer" or "tenant." Therefore, the name ......
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Nedimyer
The surname Nedimyer is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Nedim," which means "rare" or "unique." The suffix "-yer" indicates an occupational name, suggesting that the origina......
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Nedrow
The surname Nedrow is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Ned" meaning "noble" or "gentle" and "row" meaning "line" or "row." Therefore, the meaning of the surnam......
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Neeb
The surname Neeb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nabe," meaning "neighbor." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or wor......
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Needelman
The surname Needelman is of German-Jewish origin and is derived from the German word "Nadel," meaning "needle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a tai......
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Needleman
The surname Needleman is of Jewish origin and is an occupational name for someone who worked as a tailor or a seamstress. It is derived from the Yiddish word "nadel," meaning "needle," and the Germ......
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Neef
The surname Neef is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "neve," meaning "nephew." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a nephew ......
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Neefe
The surname Neefe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "neve," meaning "nephew." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who wa......
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Neemann
The surname Neemann is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Nieman," which is a variant of the name "Niemand." "Niemand" means "nobody" or "no one" in German. Therefore, the surn......
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Surnames of German Origin

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