Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Peiser
The surname Peiser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "peis," meaning "measure" or "weight." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone......
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Peissig
The surname Peissig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "peis," meaning "peace." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a peaceful or......
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Peitsch
The surname Peitsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "peitsche," meaning "whip." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone wh......
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Peitz
The surname Peitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pitz" or "bitz," meaning "pitch" or "tar." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for som......
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Peitzman
The surname Peitzman is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Peitz," which refers to a town in Germany, and "man," which means "man" or "person." Therefore, the me......
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Peitzmeier
The surname Peitzmeier is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Peitz," which is a locational name referring to a town in Brandenburg, Germany, and "meier," which m......
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Pelcher
The surname Pelcher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "belchære," meaning "baker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as bakers......
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Pelikan
The surname Pelikan is of Czech and German origin. It is derived from the word "pelikán," which means "pelican" in Czech. The pelican is a symbol of self-sacrifice and charity in Christian iconogra......
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Pelke
The surname Pelke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pelke," meaning "little fur." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or......
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Peller
The surname Peller is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pelle," meaning "fur" or "skin." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked wi......
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