Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Reithel
The surname Reithel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Rüdiger, which means "famous spear" or "renowned warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originall......
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Reither
The surname Reither is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reitære," meaning a knight or horseman. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname f......
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Reitinger
The surname Reitinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reiten," meaning "to ride." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a......
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Reitler
The surname Reitler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reiteler," meaning "rider" or "horseman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for......
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Reitman
The surname Reitman is of German-Jewish origin and is derived from the German word "Reiter," meaning "rider" or "horseman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from individuals who......
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Reitmeier
The surname Reitmeier is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "reit," meaning "ride" or "mounted," and "meier," meaning "steward" or "administrator." Therefore, the me......
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Reitmeyer
The surname Reitmeyer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the words "reiten" meaning "to ride" and "meier" meaning "steward" or "administrator." Therefore, the meaning of the......
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Reitmire
The surname Reitmire is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reitmeister," meaning "riding master" or "cavalry officer." It is an occupational surname that likely origi......
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Reitnauer
The surname Reitnauer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "reit," meaning "ride" or "mounted," and "nauer," which is a variant of "nach," meaning "after" or "be......
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Reitter
The surname Reitter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reiter," meaning "rider" or "horseman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname f......
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Surnames of German Origin

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