Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schniers
The surname Schniers is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schneider," meaning "tailor" in German. It is a variant spelling of the more common surname Schneider. The name l......
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Schnipke
The surname Schnipke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snip," meaning "beak" or "nose." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a distinc......
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Schnipper
The surname Schnipper is of German origin and is derived from the word "schnippen," which means "to snap" or "to flick" in German. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for some......
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Schnirring
The surname Schnirring is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snurren," meaning "to hum" or "to buzz." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for ......
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Schnitger
The surname Schnitger is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schnitzer," meaning "carver" or "sculptor." It is derived from the Middle High German word "snitzen," which mean......
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Schnitker
The surname Schnitker is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schnitker," meaning "cutter" or "carver" in German. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone w......
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Schnitkey
The surname Schnitkey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schnit," meaning "cut" or "carve," and the occupational suffix "-key," indicating a person who performs a ......
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Schnittger
The surname Schnittger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schnitt," meaning "cut" or "incision," and the suffix "-ger," denoting a profession or occupation. Theref......
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Schnittker
The surname Schnittker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snit" meaning "cut" and the occupational suffix "-ker" meaning "maker" or "craftsman." Therefore, the mea......
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Schnitz
The surname Schnitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snitz," meaning "chip" or "splinter." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someon......
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Surnames of German Origin

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