Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schlessman
The surname Schlessman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlecht," meaning "bad" or "poor," and the suffix "-mann," meaning "man." Therefore, the meaning of the ......
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Schleter
The surname Schleter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlote," meaning "chimney." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked a......
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Schlett
The surname Schlett is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schletten," meaning "to glide" or "to slide." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name fo......
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Schletty
The surname Schletty is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Schlett," which is a diminutive form of the given name "Schulz." "Schulz" means "sheriff" or "village headman" in Ger......
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Schletzbaum
The surname Schletzbaum is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schletz," meaning "slender" or "thin," and "baum," meaning "tree." Therefore, the meaning of the su......
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Schleuning
The surname Schleuning is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sluninc" or "sluninc," meaning "sly" or "cunning." It is believed to have originally been a nickname give......
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Schleusener
The surname Schleusener is of German origin and is derived from the word "Schleuse," meaning "lock" or "sluice gate." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as......
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Schleusner
The surname Schleusner is of German origin and is derived from the word "Schleuse," meaning "lock" or "sluice gate." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as ......
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Schley
The surname Schley 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 bois......
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Schleyer
The surname Schleyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlēhe," meaning "blackthorn." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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