Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Petsche
The surname Petsche is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pech," meaning "pitch" or "tar." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who......
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Petschke
The surname Petschke is of German origin and is derived from the given 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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Petschow
The surname Petschow is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German personal name "Pazo," meaning "peace." It is a habitational name for someone from a place called Petschow, which is ......
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Pettner
The surname Pettner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Pettner" or "Petter," which refers to a person who worked as a furrier or someone who prepared and sold fur. The n......
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Petz
The surname Petz is of German origin and is derived from the given name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify......
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Petzak
The surname Petzak 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 ide......
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Petzel
The surname Petzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "petzel," meaning "bat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a bat in so......
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Petzinger
The surname Petzinger is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. The suffix "-inger" is a common Germanic suffix used to indicate a per......
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Petzke
The surname Petzke is of German origin and is derived from the given name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identi......
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Petznick
The surname Petznick is of German origin and is derived from the given name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. The suffix "-nick" is a diminutive form commonly used in German surnames. ......
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