Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Risen
The surname Risen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risen," meaning "to rise" or "to get up." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was ......
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Risener
The surname Risener 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 nickname......
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Risenhoover
The surname Risenhoover is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Risen," meaning "to rise" or "to ascend," and "Hoover," which refers to a farmer or landowner. Ther......
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Risenmay
The surname Risenmay is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Risen," meaning "to rise" or "to ascend," and "may," meaning "maiden" or "young woman." Therefore, the......
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Riser
The surname Riser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risen," meaning "to rise" or "to get up." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for some......
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Rish
The surname Rish 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 an ......
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Rishel
The surname Rishel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rischel," meaning "reed" or "rush." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who......
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Rishell
The surname Rishell is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Richard, which means "brave ruler" or "powerful leader." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally ......
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Risher
The surname Risher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risch," meaning "brushwood" or "thicket." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for ......
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Risinger
The surname Risinger 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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Surnames of German Origin

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