Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Reiske
The surname Reiske is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risch" or "riske," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone ......
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Reisler
The surname Reisler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Reisler," meaning a traveler or a merchant. It is derived from the Middle High German word "reise," which means "j......
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Reisner
The surname Reisner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Reisner," meaning "copper smith" or "brass worker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "risenære," whi......
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Reiss
The surname Reiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ris," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who li......
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Reisser
The surname Reisser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risser," meaning "woodcutter" or "forester." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individu......
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Reissig
The surname Reissig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risse," meaning "crack" or "fissure." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who live......
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Reissman
The surname Reissman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risse," meaning "giant" or "giant-like." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who......
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Reissmann
The surname Reissmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reis(e)" meaning "twig" or "branch" and the suffix "-mann" meaning "man." Therefore, the surname Reissmann......
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Reissner
The surname Reissner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risen," meaning "to rise" or "to ascend." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nicknam......
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Reist
The surname Reist is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reist," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who ......
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