Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Selengut
The surname Selengut is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "selig," meaning blessed or fortunate, and the German word "gut," meaning good. Therefore, the surname Seleng......
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Selent
The surname Selent is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "selo," meaning "house" or "dwelling." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who ......
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Selhorst
The surname Selhorst is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "sel" meaning "happy" or "blessed" and "horst" meaning "wooded hill" or "thicket." Therefore, the meani......
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Selig
The surname Selig is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the German word "selig," meaning "blessed" or "holy." In Jewish tradition, the name is often associated with the Hebrew word "sh......
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Seliger
The surname Seliger is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "selige," meaning "blessed" or "holy." Th......
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Seligmann
The surname Seligmann is of German origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Shelomo," meaning "peaceful" or "peaceful one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ......
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Seligsohn
The surname Seligsohn is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the German words "selig," meaning blessed, and "sohn," meaning son. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was origin......
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Seling
The surname Seling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selinc," meaning "happy" or "fortunate." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who......
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Selinger
The surname Selinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selinc," meaning "happy" or "fortunate." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname......
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Selke
The surname Selke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selke," meaning "seal." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a......
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Surnames of German Origin

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