Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Virkler
The surname Virkler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "virchel," meaning "whirlpool" or "eddy." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someo......
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Virnig
The surname Virnig is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Werner, which means "guardian" or "protector." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ide......
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Virts
The surname Virts is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vurt," meaning "ford" or "shallow water crossing." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near......
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Vischer
The surname Vischer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "visch" meaning "fish." It is an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a fisherman or was invol......
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Visel
The surname Visel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "visel," meaning "weasel." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had weasel-like char......
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Viser
The surname Viser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "visier," meaning "visor" or "helmet." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for s......
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Vitense
The surname Vitense is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Vitus, which is a Latin name meaning "life" or "alive." The suffix "-ense" indicates a place of origin, suggesting that......
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Vitols
The surname Vitols is of Latvian origin and is derived from the personal name Vitolds, which itself is a Latvian form of the Germanic name Witold. The name Witold is composed of the elements "wit,"......
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Vitt
The surname Vitt is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Vitus," which was the Latin form of the Greek name "Bios," meaning "life." It is believed to have been a nickname or give......
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Vitz
The surname Vitz is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Vitus, which itself is derived from the Latin word "vita" meaning "life." The surname Vitz likely originated as a patronym......
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