Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Borch
The surname Borch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "borch" or "burc," meaning "fortress" or "castle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a na......
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Borchard
The surname Borchard is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "buruhard," which means "strong protection" or "fortress." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was o......
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Borchardt
The surname Borchardt is of German origin and is derived from the given name Burkhard, which means "brave" or "strong." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identif......
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Borchart
The surname Borchart is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "Borch," meaning "fortress" or "castle," and "hart," meaning "hard" or "strong." Therefore, the meaning ......
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Borchelt
The surname Borchelt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "borchel," meaning "small barrel" or "keg." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for ......
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Borcher
The surname Borcher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "borch," meaning "farm" or "smallholding." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone......
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Borcherding
The surname Borcherding is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Borchert," meaning "a farmer" or "a peasant." The suffix "-ing" indicates "descendant of" or "belonging to," t......
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Borchers
The surname Borchers is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "borch," meaning "farm" or "village." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who......
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Borchert
The surname Borchert is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Burkhard, which means "strong protection" or "brave heart." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was origina......
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Borck
The surname Borck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "borch" or "borcke," meaning "fortress" or "castle." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original b......
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Surnames of German Origin

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