Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Swatzell
The surname Swatzell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swaz," meaning "black," and the suffix "-zell," indicating a place or settlement. Therefore, the meaning of......
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Swauger
The surname Swauger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swahe," meaning "swamp" or "marsh." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for s......
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Swavely
The surname Swavely is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Swebert, which itself is a combination of the elements "swēb" meaning "free" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "famous." ......
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Swayngim
The surname Swayngim is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Sveinn, which means "young man" or "youth." The suffix "-gim" is a diminutive form, indicating "son of Sveinn." Theref......
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Swecker
The surname Swecker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swëger," meaning "brother-in-law." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for so......
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Sweedler
The surname Sweedler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swedel," meaning "sweet." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone wh......
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Sweener
The surname Sweener is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swenære," meaning "swineherd" or "pig keeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to indivi......
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Sweetenburg
The surname Sweetenburg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "süß" meaning "sweet" and "burg" meaning "castle" or "fortress." Therefore, the meaning of the surna......
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Sweeter
The surname Sweeter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sweter," meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as ......
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Sweger
The surname Sweger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sweger," meaning "relative" or "in-law." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who wa......
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Surnames of German Origin

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