Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schaeffer
The surname Schaeffer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schäfer," meaning "shepherd" in German. It was originally given to people who worked as shepherds or had a conne......
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Schaeffler
The surname Schaeffler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schäffler," meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "schaffel,......
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Schaekel
The surname Schaekel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schackel," meaning "shackle" or "fetter." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who......
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Schaen
The surname Schaen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schōne," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is likely an occupational surname that originally referred to ......
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Schaenzer
The surname Schaenzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schanc," meaning "chance" or "opportunity." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone ......
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Schaeper
The surname Schaeper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schepere," meaning "shepherd." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to people who worked as ......
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Schaeppi
The surname Schaeppi is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the German word "Schäppi," which means "little shepherd." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who wo......
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Schaer
The surname Schaer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scher," meaning "shear" or "scissors." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Schaerer
The surname Schaerer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schære," meaning "shear" or "scissors." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone w......
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Schaetz
The surname Schaetz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schätz," meaning "treasure" or "valuables." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone wh......
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Surnames of German Origin

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