Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schellpfeffer
The surname Schellpfeffer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "schell," meaning "quick" or "fast," and "pfeffer," meaning "pepper." Therefore, the meaning of the s......
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Schelly
The surname Schelly is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Schelte," which itself is a short form of the name "Anschelm." The name Anschelm is composed of the elements "ans," me......
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Schelm
The surname Schelm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schelme," meaning "rogue" or "rascal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Schelp
The surname Schelp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schelpe," meaning "shell." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a she......
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Schelske
The surname Schelske is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Schalk," meaning "servant" or "attendant," and the suffix "-ske," indicating a diminutive or endearing form. Therefor......
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Schema
The surname Schema is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scham," meaning "shame" or "disgrace." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who......
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Scheman
The surname Scheman is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schuhmann," meaning "shoemaker" or "cobbler." It is a variant spelling of the surname Schumann, which is also deri......
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Schemansky
The surname Schemansky is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schuhmann," meaning "shoemaker" or "cobbler." It is a variant spelling of the name and may have been altered ov......
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Schember
The surname Schember is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schember," meaning "shoemaker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as s......
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Schemel
The surname Schemel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schemel," meaning "stool" or "footstool." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname......
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