Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Wartgow
The surname Wartgow is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Wart," meaning "guard" or "watchman," and "Gow," a diminutive suffix. Therefore, the meaning of the sur......
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Warthan
The surname Warthan 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 id......
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Warther
The surname Warther is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "warte," meaning "watchtower" or "lookout." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name fo......
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Warthman
The surname Warthman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wart," meaning "guard" or "watchman," and the suffix "-man," denoting a person. Therefore, the meaning of t......
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Wartick
The surname Wartick is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Werner," which means "guardian" or "protector." The suffix "-ick" is a diminutive form, indicating "son of" or "descen......
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Wartluft
The surname Wartluft is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Wart," meaning "guard" or "watchman," and "Luft," meaning "air" or "sky." Therefore, the meaning of th......
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Wartman
The surname Wartman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wart," meaning "guard" or "watchman," and the suffix "-man," denoting a person. Therefore, the surname Wartm......
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Wartner
The surname Wartner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "warten," meaning "to guard" or "to watch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name fo......
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Warzel
The surname Warzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "warczel," meaning "small guard" or "watchman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from some......
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Was
The surname Was is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "was," meaning "what." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was inquisitive or curious......
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Surnames of German Origin

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