Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schwieger
The surname Schwieger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwiger," meaning "father-in-law." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who had a close relat......
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Schwien
The surname Schwien is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwīn," meaning "swine" or "pig." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for so......
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Schwier
The surname Schwier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swier," meaning "difficult" or "hard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname fo......
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Schwierking
The surname Schwierking is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swar" meaning "black" or "dark" and the word "wic" meaning "dwelling" or "settlement." Therefore, the su......
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Schwiesow
The surname Schwiesow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwies" meaning "sweat" or "perspiration." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone ......
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Schwieterman
The surname Schwieterman is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the words "schweit" meaning "sweat" and "mann" meaning "man." It is an occupational surname that likely originate......
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Schwieters
The surname Schwieters is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Schweitzer, which means "Swiss" in German. It is an occupational surname that was given to people who were originall......
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Schwietert
The surname Schwietert is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwët," meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someon......
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Schwietz
The surname Schwietz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swīz," meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a ......
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Schwilk
The surname Schwilk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swilch," meaning "swallow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblanc......
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Surnames of German Origin

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