Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Shaner
The surname Shaner is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Johann, which is the German form of John. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the des......
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Shaneyfelt
The surname Shaneyfelt is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schön," meaning beautiful or fair, and "feld," meaning field. Therefore, the meaning of the surname ......
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Shanholtz
The surname Shanholtz is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "shan" meaning beautiful or handsome, and "holtz" meaning wood or forest. Therefore, the meaning of th......
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Shanholtzer
The surname Shanholtzer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Shan" and "Holtzer." "Shan" is a variant of the German word "schön," meaning beautiful or handsome,......
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Shankel
The surname Shankel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schankel," meaning "leg" or "shank." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with long......
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Shankweiler
The surname Shankweiler is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "shank," meaning leg or shin, and "weiler," meaning a hamlet or small settlement. Therefore, the sur......
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Shantz
The surname Shantz is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Johannes, which is the German form of John. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the d......
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Shappell
The surname Shappell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schapel," meaning "cap" or "hood." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for s......
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Sharbaugh
The surname Sharbaugh is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "scharr," meaning "to scrape" or "to scratch," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." Therefore, th......
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Sharf
The surname Sharf is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "scharf," meaning "sharp" or "keen." As a surname, Sharf likely originated as a nickname for someone......
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Surnames of German Origin

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