Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Wacholz
The surname Wacholz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wacholz," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickna......
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Wachs
The surname Wachs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahs," meaning "wax." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with wax, such......
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Wachsler
The surname Wachsler is of German origin and is derived from the word "wachsler," which means "wax worker" or "candle maker" in German. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals w......
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Wachsmann
The surname Wachsmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahsman" or "wachsmann," meaning "wax man" or "wax worker." It is an occupational surname that likely refe......
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Wachsmuth
The surname Wachsmuth is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahsmuot," meaning "vigorous courage" or "strong spirit." It is an occupational surname that likely origin......
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Wacht
The surname Wacht is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wacht," meaning "watch" or "guard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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Wachtel
The surname Wachtel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wachtel," meaning "quail." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either worked ......
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Wachter
The surname Wachter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wachter," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was ......
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Wachtler
The surname Wachtler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wachtelære," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to indiv......
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Wachtman
The surname Wachtman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wacht," meaning "watch" or "guard," and the occupational suffix "-man," indicating a person's profession or......
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Surnames of German Origin

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