Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Shertzer
The surname Shertzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirzen," meaning "to protect" or "to guard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a ni......
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Shetler
The surname Shetler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schetelære," meaning "one who lives in a small cottage or shelter." It is an occupational surname that likel......
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Shettel
The surname Shettel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schetel," meaning "small dish" or "bowl." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for so......
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Shetter
The surname Shetter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schëtter," meaning "shooter" or "archer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname......
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Shettler
The surname Shettler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schütze," meaning "archer" or "shooter." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was skill......
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Sheumaker
The surname Sheumaker is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schuhmacher," meaning "shoemaker" in English. It was originally given to individuals who worked as cobblers or s......
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Shewalter
The surname Shewalter is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the German words "schöne" meaning "beautiful" and "walter" meaning "ruler" or "powerful." Therefore, the meaning of ......
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Shewfelt
The surname Shewfelt is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schöne," meaning beautiful or handsome, and "feld," meaning field. Therefore, the meaning of the surna......
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Shibler
The surname Shibler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schibeler," meaning "one who makes or sells sheaves." It is an occupational surname that likely originated f......
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Shick
The surname Shick is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schicke," meaning "elegant" or "stylish." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone w......
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