Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schierman
The surname Schierman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirman," meaning "to protect" or "to defend." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a ......
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Schiermeier
The surname Schiermeier is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schier," meaning "sheer" or "pure," and "meier," meaning "mayor" or "steward." Therefore, the meani......
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Schiermeister
The surname Schiermeister is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a "Schiermeister," which translates to "shear master" or "master of shearing." This surname was typically given t......
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Schiermeyer
The surname Schiermeyer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schier," meaning "sheer" or "pure," and "meyer," meaning "farmer" or "tenant." Therefore, the meani......
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Schiernbeck
The surname Schiernbeck is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schiern," meaning "to shear" or "to cut," and "beck," meaning "brook" or "stream." Therefore, the m......
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Schiesl
The surname Schiesl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schüssel," meaning "bowl" or "dish." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for ......
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Schiess
The surname Schiess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schiessen," meaning "to shoot" or "to fire." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickn......
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Schiesser
The surname Schiesser is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a tailor. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schizer," meaning "to cut" or "to tailor." The name was lik......
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Schiessl
The surname Schiessl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schiessen," meaning "to shoot" or "to fire." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nick......
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Schieve
The surname Schieve is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schive," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname......
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