Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Reidlinger
The surname Reidlinger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Reid," meaning "red," and "linger," meaning "to dwell" or "to stay." Therefore, the meaning of the s......
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Reidmiller
The surname Reidmiller is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Reid," meaning "red," and "miller," referring to a person who operated a mill. Therefore, the meanin......
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Reidt
The surname Reidt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reit," meaning "clearing" or "meadow." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the ......
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Reier
The surname Reier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reier," meaning "heron." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either worked as a......
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Reif
The surname Reif is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Middle High German word "reif" meaning "ripe" or "mature," suggesting that......
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Reifel
The surname Reifel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reifel," meaning "little fox." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone......
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Reifenberg
The surname Reifenberg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "reifen," meaning "to mature" or "to ripen," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, the......
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Reifenberger
The surname Reifenberger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "reifen," meaning "to circle" or "to surround," and "berger," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefo......
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Reifenrath
The surname Reifenrath is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "reifen" meaning "to circle" or "to surround" and "rath" meaning "counsel" or "advice." Therefore, th......
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Reifer
The surname Reifer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reif," meaning "ripe" or "mature." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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