Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Swanhart
The surname Swanhart is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "swan," which refers to the bird known for its grace and beauty, and "hart," which means strong or brav......
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Swank
The surname Swank is of German origin and is derived from the word "schwank," meaning "joke" or "jest." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their humorou......
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Swanke
The surname Swanke is of German origin and is derived from the word "schwank," meaning "sway" or "swing." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a swaying or swinging g......
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Swansiger
The surname Swansiger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Schwan," meaning "swan," and "Siger," a variant of the name "Siegfried," which means "victory" or "pe......
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Swant
The surname Swant is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swant," meaning "swan." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a graceful or eleg......
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Swantner
The surname Swantner is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Swant, which is a variant of the name Swanhild. The name Swanhild is composed of the elements "swan," referring to the......
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Swarmer
The surname Swarmer is of German origin and is derived from the word "schwarm," meaning "swarm" or "crowd." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked with bees or......
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Swarr
The surname Swarr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swar," meaning "black" or "dark." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair......
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Swartz
The surname Swartz is of German origin and is derived from the word "schwarz," meaning "black" in German. It was likely used as a nickname for someone with dark hair, dark complexion, or someone wh......
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Swartzbaugh
The surname Swartzbaugh is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Schwarz," meaning black, and "Baum," meaning tree. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Swartzbaug......
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Surnames of German Origin

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