Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Posselt
The surname Posselt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "possele," meaning "sparrow." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either worke......
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Possin
The surname Possin is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Boso," which was a short form of various compound names beginning with "Bod-" or "Bald-." The suffix "-in" indicates a ......
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Possinger
The surname Possinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posse," meaning "bag" or "purse." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone ......
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Post
The surname Post is of Dutch and German origin and has multiple meanings. It can refer to someone who lived near a post or pole, or someone who worked as a messenger or courier, delivering mail or ......
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Posten
The surname Posten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "posten," meaning "to guard" or "to watch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for......
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Poster
The surname Poster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "postære," meaning "postman" or "courier." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals ......
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Posterick
The surname Posterick is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "post," meaning "mail" or "post," and "erick," a diminutive suffix. Therefore, the meaning of the surn......
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Postert
The surname Postert is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "postere," meaning "poster" or "bill." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who was involved......
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Postl
The surname Postl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "postel," meaning "bed" or "lodging." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone w......
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Postler
The surname Postler is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a postman or mail carrier. It is derived from the Middle High German word "postelære," which means "postman" or "messen......
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Surnames of German Origin

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