Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schoultz
The surname Schoultz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schultheize," meaning "village headman" or "mayor." It was an occupational surname given to individuals who......
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Schouweiler
The surname Schouweiler is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schouw," meaning "chimney" or "fireplace," and "weiler," meaning "hamlet" or "small settlement." Th......
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Schow
The surname Schow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schouwen," meaning "to look" or "to see." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someon......
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Schowalter
The surname Schowalter is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schowe," meaning "show" or "spectacle," and "walter," meaning "ruler" or "powerful." Therefore, the ......
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Schowe
The surname Schowe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schouwe," meaning "shelter" or "protection." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for so......
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Schowengerdt
The surname Schowengerdt is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the words "schone" meaning beautiful and "garten" meaning garden. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Schowenge......
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Schrack
The surname Schrack is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schrecke," meaning "terror" or "fright." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was......
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Schrad
The surname Schrad is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schrad" which means "reed" or "rush." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who......
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Schrade
The surname Schrade is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schrad," meaning "a clearing in the woods." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer ......
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Schrader
The surname Schrader is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schreiber," meaning "scribe" or "writer." It was originally given to individuals who worked as clerks or record-k......
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Surnames of German Origin

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