Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Shininger
The surname Shininger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schenken," meaning "to pour" or "to serve." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from some......
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Shinkle
The surname Shinkle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schinkel," meaning "small piece of land" or "strip of land." It is believed to have originally been a topogr......
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Shinneman
The surname Shinneman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schön," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome," and the occupational suffix "-mann," meaning "man" or "person."......
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Shippert
The surname Shippert is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schiffer," meaning "shipper" or "boatman." It was originally given to individuals who worked on or owned ships, i......
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Shirer
The surname Shirer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schir," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Shirk
The surname Shirk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schurc" or "schurke," meaning "rogue" or "scoundrel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given ......
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Shisler
The surname Shisler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schüssel," meaning "bowl" or "dish." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for ......
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Shissler
The surname Shissler is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Siegfried," which means "victory" and "peace." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ......
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Shively
The surname Shively is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schivel," meaning "a small piece of land." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer o......
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Shiverdecker
The surname Shiverdecker is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schiffer," meaning "shipper" or "boatman," and "decker," meaning "roofer" or "thatcher." Therefore......
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