Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Riesberg
The surname Riesberg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "ries," meaning giant or big, and "berg," meaning mountain or hill. Therefore, the meaning of the surna......
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Riesch
The surname Riesch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risch," meaning "brushwood" or "thicket." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or in a......
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Rieschick
The surname Rieschick is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Rüdiger, which means "famous spear." The suffix "-schick" is a common Germanic element that denotes "son of." Therefo......
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Rieschl
The surname Rieschl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rischel," meaning "reed." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a reed bed or marshy a......
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Riese
The surname Riese is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ris," meaning "giant" or "colossus." As a surname, Riese likely originated as a nickname for a person who was ......
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Riesel
The surname Riesel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risel," meaning "to rustle" or "to murmur." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who......
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Riesen
The surname Riesen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risen," meaning "giant" or "colossus." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Riesenbeck
The surname Riesenbeck is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "riesen," meaning "giant" or "enormous," and "beck," meaning "stream" or "brook." Therefore, the surn......
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Riesenberg
The surname Riesenberg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "riesen," meaning "giant" or "enormous," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, the mea......
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Riesenberger
The surname Riesenberger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "riesen," meaning "giant" or "enormous," and "berger," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, the......
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