Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Porzel
The surname Porzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "borzel," meaning "small piece" or "fragment." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone w......
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Porzelt
The surname Porzelt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "borzel," meaning "small bundle" or "parcel." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for......
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Posch
The surname Posch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posch," meaning "proud" or "arrogant." It is a nickname surname that was likely given to someone who displayed......
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Pose
The surname Pose is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posen," meaning "to strut" or "to pose." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was fl......
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Posen
The surname Posen is of German origin and is derived from the name of the city of Posen, which is now known as Poznań in Poland. The name Posen is a toponymic surname, meaning it was originally use......
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Poser
The surname Poser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posen," meaning "to strut" or "to pose." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a per......
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Poshard
The surname Poshard is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posch," meaning "proud" or "haughty." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Posner
The surname Posner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Pförtner," meaning "gatekeeper" or "porter." It was originally given to individuals who held the position of gateke......
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Poss
The surname Poss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posse," meaning "purse" or "bag." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who m......
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Possehl
The surname Possehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "possele," meaning "pot" or "cauldron." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname fo......
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