Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schwalbe
The surname Schwalbe is of German origin and is derived from the word "Schwalbe," which means "swallow" in German. It is a topographic or ornamental surname given to someone who lived near a place ......
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Schwalen
The surname Schwalen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swale," meaning "swallow" (the bird). It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had c......
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Schwalenberg
The surname Schwalenberg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schwalen," meaning "to burn," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, the name Schwal......
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Schwalje
The surname Schwalje is of German origin and is derived from the word "Schwalbe," meaning "swallow" in English. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place associated with s......
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Schwall
The surname Schwall is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwalm," meaning "swamp" or "marsh." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of th......
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Schwaller
The surname Schwaller is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swal," meaning "swallow." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a s......
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Schwallie
The surname Schwallie is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwalm," meaning "swamp" or "marsh." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone ......
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Schwalm
The surname Schwalm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swalm," meaning "swallow." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a pla......
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Schwam
The surname Schwam is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swam" meaning "sponge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who wo......
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Schwamb
The surname Schwamb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swambe," meaning "a piece of wood." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for s......
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Surnames of German Origin

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