Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Reister
The surname Reister is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reister," meaning "a traveler" or "a pilgrim." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nic......
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Reistroffer
The surname Reistroffer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "reis," meaning "twig" or "branch," and "toffer," meaning "maker" or "craftsman." Therefore, the mea......
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Reiswig
The surname Reiswig is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "reis" meaning "twig" or "branch" and "wig" meaning "battle" or "war." Therefore, the meaning of the sur......
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Reisz
The surname Reisz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reis," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near ......
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Reit
The surname Reit is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reit," meaning "counsel" or "advice." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for so......
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Reitberger
The surname Reitberger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Reit," meaning "ride" or "horseback," and "berger," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, the mea......
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Reitenauer
The surname Reitenauer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the words "reiten" meaning "to ride" and "auer" meaning "meadow." Therefore, the name Reitenauer is believed to hav......
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Reitenbach
The surname Reitenbach is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "reiten," meaning "to ride," and "bach," meaning "stream" or "brook." Therefore, the name Reitenbach ......
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Reiter
The surname Reiter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reiter," meaning "rider" or "horseman." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who were ......
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Reiterman
The surname Reiterman is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a horseman or rider. The name is a combination of the German words "reiter," meaning "rider" or "horseman," and "mann......
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