Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Proft
The surname Proft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "proft," meaning "profit" or "benefit." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for ......
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Prohl
The surname Prohl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prollen," meaning "to roll" or "to tumble." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for some......
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Prokosch
The surname Prokosch is of German origin and is derived from the Slavic personal name "Prokop," meaning "advancement" or "progress." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally us......
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Proksch
The surname Proksch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brok" or "broch," meaning "badger." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for s......
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Proper
The surname Proper is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "propre," meaning "proper" or "fitting," suggesting that the name was gi......
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Propp
The surname Propp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "proppe," meaning "fat" or "plump." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was well-fed or had a robu......
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Propper
The surname Propper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "propper," meaning "neat" or "tidy." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for s......
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Propson
The surname Propson is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Probst, meaning "provost" or "priest." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who held the positio......
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Propst
The surname Propst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "propst," meaning "provost" or "dean." It was an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a......
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Prosch
The surname Prosch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prosch," meaning "brave" or "valiant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Surnames of German Origin

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