Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schirk
The surname Schirk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirch," meaning "ugly" or "frightful." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone w......
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Schirle
The surname Schirle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirle," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is likely an occupational surname that originally referred to so......
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Schirm
The surname Schirm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirm," meaning "shield" or "protection." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname......
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Schirmacher
The surname Schirmacher is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the words "Schirm" meaning "umbrella" or "screen" and "Macher" meaning "maker" or "craftsman." Therefore, the mean......
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Schirmer
The surname Schirmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirmer," meaning "screen" or "protector." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who mad......
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Schirmers
The surname Schirmers is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schirmer," meaning "screen maker" or "umbrella maker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "schirmære......
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Schirra
The surname Schirra is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirre," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname ......
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Schirrmacher
The surname Schirrmacher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirme," meaning "shield," and "macher," meaning "maker" or "craftsman." Therefore, the meaning of the......
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Schirtzinger
The surname Schirtzinger is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schürzenjäger," meaning "apron hunter" or "skirt chaser." It likely originated as a nickname for someone who ......
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Schisel
The surname Schisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schisel," meaning "chisel." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked......
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Surnames of German Origin

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