Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Peight
The surname Peight is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "beht" or "beicht," meaning "confession" or "penance." It is believed to have originally been a occupational n......
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Peightal
The surname Peightal is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "behtel," meaning "little axe." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who made or use......
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Peik
The surname Peik is of German origin and is derived from the given name Peter, which itself comes from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." As a surname, Peik likely originated as a pa......
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Peiker
The surname Peiker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "peik," meaning "pike" or "pike fish." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone w......
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Peikert
The surname Peikert is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. The suffix "-ert" is a common Germanic ending that denotes a profession ......
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Peil
The surname Peil is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pil," meaning "arrow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was s......
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Pein
The surname Pein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pein," meaning "pain" or "suffering." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known......
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Peine
The surname Peine is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pein," meaning "pain" or "suffering." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was know......
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Peiper
The surname Peiper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "piper," meaning "piper" or "flute player." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who......
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Peischl
The surname Peischl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "beschel," meaning "bowl" or "dish." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone wh......
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