Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Scheef
The surname Scheef is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schief," meaning "crooked" or "askew." It is likely that the surname was originally used to describe someone ......
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Scheel
The surname Scheel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with fai......
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Scheele
The surname Scheele is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "beautiful" or "fair." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname fo......
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Scheeler
The surname Scheeler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "beautiful" or "fair." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname f......
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Scheels
The surname Scheels is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "loud" or "noisy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was boi......
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Scheen
The surname Scheen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schene," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname ......
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Scheer
The surname Scheer 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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Scheerer
The surname Scheerer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirære," meaning "shearer" or "one who shears." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to in......
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Scheese
The surname Scheese is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schëse," meaning "cheese." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved ......
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Scheetz
The surname Scheetz is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Schade," meaning "harm" or "damage." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who caused trouble or......
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Surnames of German Origin

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