Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Ruffner
The surname Ruffner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rufener," meaning "caller" or "crier." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who had......
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Ruffo
The surname Ruffo is of Italian origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Ruffo, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Hrodulf. The name Hrodulf is composed of the elements "hr......
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Rufkahr
The surname Rufkahr is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "ruf," meaning "fame" or "renown," and "kahr," meaning "care" or "concern." Therefore, the meaning of th......
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Rufrano
The surname Rufrano is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Ruffo, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Hrodulf. The name Ruffo means "famous wolf" or "renowned wolf." ......
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Rufty
The surname Rufty is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruof" meaning "fame" or "renown." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someo......
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Rugani
The surname Rugani is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Ruggero, which is the Italian form of Roger. The name Roger itself comes from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning "fam......
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Rugar
The surname Rugar is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Rudiger, which itself is composed of the elements "ruod," meaning "fame," and "ger," meaning "spear." Therefore, the mean......
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Ruge
The surname Ruge is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruge," meaning "rye." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who grew or sold rye, a ty......
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Rugel
The surname Rugel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rugel," meaning "rye." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who grew......
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Rugen
The surname Rugen is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "rugan," meaning "to clear land." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or w......
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