Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Breding
The surname Breding is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "breden," meaning "to speak" or "to converse." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for ......
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Bredl
The surname Bredl is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Brechtold," which itself is a combination of the elements "brecht," meaning "bright" or "famous," and "wald," meaning "r......
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Bredlau
The surname Bredlau is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "bred," meaning broad or wide, and "lau," a variant of "low," meaning meadow or clearing. Therefore, the......
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Bredlow
The surname Bredlow is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "bred" meaning "bread" and "low" meaning "hill" or "mound." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bredlo......
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Bredow
The surname Bredow is of German origin and is derived from the name of a village called Bredow in Brandenburg, Germany. It is a habitational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name......
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Bredthauer
The surname Bredthauer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "bred," meaning broad or wide, and "thauer," meaning cultivator or farmer. Therefore, the meaning of ......
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Breecher
The surname Breecher is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Brauer," meaning "brewer" in English. It was originally given to individuals who were involved in the brewing ind......
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Breegle
The surname Breegle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bregel," meaning "bridge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who li......
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Breehl
The surname Breehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brüel," meaning "marsh" or "swamp." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the na......
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Breer
The surname Breer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brēr," meaning "brother." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who w......
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Surnames of German Origin

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