Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Peer
The surname Peer is of German and Dutch origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "pere," meaning "pear," and was likely used as a nickname for someone who resembled a pear in some way......
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Peetz
The surname Peetz is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to iden......
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Peevler
The surname Peevler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pfeifer," meaning "piper" or "flutist." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone wh......
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Peffer
The surname Peffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "peffer," meaning "pepper." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a pepper merchant or......
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Peffley
The surname Peffley is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Pepin," which means "awe-inspiring" or "awe-inspiring warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was ori......
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Peffly
The surname Peffly is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Pepin," which means "awe-inspiring" or "awe-inspiring warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was orig......
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Pegel
The surname Pegel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pegel," meaning "water level" or "gauge." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for some......
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Pegelow
The surname Pegelow is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "pegal," meaning "small." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone of small stature or a di......
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Peglow
The surname Peglow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pegel," meaning "water level" or "gauge." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for som......
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Pegoda
The surname Pegoda is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pegel," meaning "measuring stick" or "gauge." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for......
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Surnames of German Origin

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