Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Wampole
The surname Wampole is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wambe" meaning "stomach" or "belly" and the suffix "-le" indicating a diminutive form. It is believed to hav......
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Wamser
The surname Wamser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wamser," meaning "vest" or "waistcoat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname fo......
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Wamsher
The surname Wamsher is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Wamscher," meaning a tailor or a maker of garments. It is derived from the Middle High German word "wamse," which ......
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Wanamaker
The surname Wanamaker is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Wanamacher," meaning "maker of wands." It is believed to have been a name given to individuals who made or sold ......
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Wanbaugh
The surname Wanbaugh is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "wan," meaning "hope" or "desire," and "bach," meaning "stream" or "brook." Therefore, the meaning of t......
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Wand
The surname Wand is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wande," meaning "wall" or "rampart." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who ......
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Wanda
The surname Wanda is of Polish origin and is derived from the given name Wanda. The name Wanda is believed to have originated from the Old Germanic word "wandal" meaning "a wanderer" or "a Germanic......
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Wandel
The surname Wandel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wandel," meaning "change" or "transition." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname......
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Wander
The surname Wander is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wander," meaning "to wander" or "to roam." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname......
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Wanderer
The surname Wanderer is derived from the German word "wander," meaning "to wander" or "to roam." As a surname, Wanderer likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their wandering......
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