Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Ritt
The surname Ritt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ritter," meaning "knight." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who served as......
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Rittberg
The surname Rittberg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "ritt," meaning "ride" or "mounted," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, the meaning o......
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Rittel
The surname Rittel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rittel," meaning "knight" or "cavalier." It is a occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname fo......
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Ritten
The surname Ritten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "riten," meaning "to ride." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who......
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Rittenbach
The surname Rittenbach is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Ritten," which refers to a clearing or a meadow, and "bach," which means a stream or a brook. Theref......
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Rittenberg
The surname Rittenberg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Ritten," meaning "to ride" or "to travel," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, the ......
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Rittenburg
The surname Rittenburg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Ritten," which refers to a clearing or a meadow, and "burg," which means fortress or castle. Therefo......
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Rittenhouse
The surname Rittenhouse is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Ritten," meaning "to ride" or "to travel," and "Haus," meaning "house." Therefore, the meaning of t......
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Rittenour
The surname Rittenour is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Ritter," meaning "knight" or "warrior," and "nour," meaning "noble" or "honor." Therefore, the meanin......
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Ritter
The surname Ritter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ritære," meaning "knight" or "horseman." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who serv......
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