Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Steigler
The surname Steigler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stigel," meaning "ladder" or "staircase." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nicknam......
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Steigman
The surname Steigman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stige," meaning "ladder" or "stairs," and the suffix "-man," denoting a person. Therefore, the meaning of t......
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Steigmeyer
The surname Steigmeyer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Steig," meaning "path" or "way," and "Meyer," meaning "farmer" or "tenant." Therefore, the meaning o......
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Steigner
The surname Steigner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stein," meaning "stone." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked with stones, su......
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Steik
The surname Steik is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "steik," meaning "stick" or "rod." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who ......
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Steil
The surname Steil is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stil" or "stil(e)," meaning "steep" or "high." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or ......
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Steilen
The surname Steilen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stil" meaning "quiet" or "calm." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a cal......
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Steiman
The surname Steiman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stīman," meaning "to ascend" or "to climb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickna......
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Steimel
The surname Steimel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stein" meaning "stone" and the suffix "-el" denoting a diminutive form. Therefore, the surname Steimel is be......
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Steimer
The surname Steimer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Steinmeier," meaning "stone mason" or "stone worker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "stein," mean......
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Surnames of German Origin

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