Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Birchler
The surname Birchler is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "birchel," meaning "little birch tree." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nick......
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Birchmeier
The surname Birchmeier is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "birch" and "meier." "Birch" refers to the tree species known for its slender, white bark, while "mei......
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Birchmier
The surname Birchmier is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "birch" and "mier." "Birch" refers to the tree of the same name, known for its slender and graceful ap......
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Birck
The surname Birck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "birke," meaning "birch tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a birch tree or a pl......
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Birckbichler
The surname Birckbichler is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Birck" and "Bichler." "Birck" is a variant of the German word "Birke," meaning "birch tree," while......
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Birckett
The surname Birckett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Bertram," which itself is composed of the Germanic elements "berht" meaning "bright" or "famous," and "hraban"......
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Birely
The surname Birely is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "birle," meaning "little bear." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone w......
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Biren
The surname Biren is of German origin and is derived from the given name Birinus, which itself is derived from the Old High German word "birin," meaning "little bear." The name Biren is therefore b......
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Biringer
The surname Biringer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "birinc," meaning "first" or "foremost." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname ......
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Birk
The surname Birk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "birke," meaning "birch tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a birch tree or a pla......
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Surnames of German Origin

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