Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Schwinger
The surname Schwinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swinger," meaning "one who swings" or "one who moves quickly." It is likely an occupational surname given ......
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Schwinghamer
The surname Schwinghamer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schwinge," meaning "swing," and "hamer," meaning "hammer." This surname likely originated as an oc......
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Schwinghammer
The surname Schwinghammer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schwingen," meaning "to swing" or "to brandish," and "hammer," referring to the tool. Therefore, ......
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Schwingle
The surname Schwingle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swinc," meaning "toil" or "hard work." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname ......
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Schwinn
The surname Schwinn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swin" which means "pig." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either raised or ......
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Schwint
The surname Schwint is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swint," meaning "swift" or "quick." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for s......
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Schwirian
The surname Schwirian is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swir," meaning "whirl" or "swirl." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a live......
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Schwirtz
The surname Schwirtz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swirz," meaning "black." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a ......
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Schwisow
The surname Schwisow is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schwitz," meaning "to sweat" or "to perspire," and "sow," meaning "sow" or "female pig." As a surname,......
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Schwister
The surname Schwister is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swester," meaning "sister." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone......
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Surnames of German Origin

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