Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Stieve
The surname Stieve is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Stefan or Stephan, which means "crown" or "garland." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used ......
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Stifel
The surname Stifel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stifel," meaning "crutch" or "staff." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who used ......
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Stifflemire
The surname Stifflemire is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "stiffel," meaning "to stiffen" or "to make rigid," and "mire," meaning "marsh" or "bog." Therefore,......
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Stiffler
The surname Stiffler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stifel," meaning "crutch" or "staff." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname fo......
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Stifle
The surname Stifle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stifel," meaning "crutch" or "staff." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who used ......
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Stifler
The surname Stifler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stifel," meaning "crutch" or "staff." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for......
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Stift
The surname Stift is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "stift," meaning "pen" or "writing instrume......
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Stifter
The surname Stifter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stiftære," meaning "founder" or "establisher." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to som......
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Stiger
The surname Stiger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stiger," meaning "climber" or "mountaineer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickna......
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Stigers
The surname Stigers is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Stiger, which itself is a variant of the name Styger. The name Styger is believed to have originated from the Middle Hi......
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Surnames of German Origin

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