Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Smaltz
The surname Smaltz is of German origin and is derived from the word "schmalz," meaning "rendered fat" or "lard" in English. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked ......
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Smarr
The surname Smarr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smar," meaning "quick" or "nimble." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was......
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Smarsh
The surname Smarsh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smar," meaning "small" or "little." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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Smasal
The surname Smasal is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smaz," meaning "small." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for a person of smal......
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Smay
The surname Smay is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Sigmund," which means "victory protection." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identif......
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Smearman
The surname Smearman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smere," meaning "fat" or "grease," and the occupational suffix "-man." Therefore, the meaning of the surnam......
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Smegal
The surname Smegal is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smegel," meaning "small." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who wa......
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Smeins
The surname Smeins is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Smein, which is a variant of the name Smeenk. The name Smeenk itself is derived from the Germanic name Sminco, meaning "s......
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Smelker
The surname Smelker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smelch," meaning "to smelt" or "to melt." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone ......
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Smelser
The surname Smelser is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schmelzer," meaning "smelter" or "melter." It was originally given to individuals who worked as metalworkers, spec......
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Surnames of German Origin

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