Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schmalz
The surname Schmalz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smalz," meaning "lard" or "fat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was eithe......
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Schmalzer
The surname Schmalzer is of German origin and is derived from the word "schmal," meaning narrow or slim, and the suffix "-er," denoting a person associated with or involved in a particular activity......
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Schmalzried
The surname Schmalzried is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schmalz," meaning "fat" or "grease," and "ried," meaning "marsh" or "swamp." Therefore, the meaning......
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Schmandt
The surname Schmandt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmant," meaning "cream." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who work......
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Schmanke
The surname Schmanke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmanke," meaning "prank" or "joke." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was k......
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Schmatz
The surname Schmatz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmatzen," meaning "to smack" or "to kiss noisily." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for som......
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Schmauch
The surname Schmauch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smouch," meaning "smoke." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone wh......
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Schmauder
The surname Schmauder is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmader," meaning "tailor." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as tai......
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Schmaus
The surname Schmaus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmaus," meaning "feast" or "banquet." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname f......
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Schmauss
The surname Schmauss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmous" or "schmousen," meaning "to chat" or "to gossip." It is believed to have originally been a nicknam......
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