Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schieffelin
The surname Schieffelin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schifelin," meaning "little ship." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was......
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Schieffer
The surname Schieffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schif," meaning "ship." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as shipbuil......
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Schiek
The surname Schiek is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schic," meaning "elegant" or "stylish." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone wh......
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Schiel
The surname Schiel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "cross-eyed" or "squint-eyed." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone with a......
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Schield
The surname Schield is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schilt" or "schilde," meaning shield. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Schiele
The surname Schiele is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schil," meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or used sh......
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Schieler
The surname Schieler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schil," meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or used s......
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Schielke
The surname Schielke is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Schiel," which means "squint-eyed" or "cross-eyed." The suffix "-ke" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "so......
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Schieltz
The surname Schieltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schelz," meaning "a piece of land." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the ......
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Schiemann
The surname Schiemann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schieman," meaning "to measure" or "to assess." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from ......
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Surnames of German Origin

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