Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Abnet
The surname Abnet is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "abnet," meaning "godfather." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify th......
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Abolt
The surname Abolt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "abelot," meaning "apple." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold ......
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Abowitz
The surname Abowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "abe" meaning "father" and the German word "witz" meaning "joke" or "wit." It is believed to have originated a......
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Abplanalp
The surname Abplanalp is of Swiss origin and is derived from the combination of the German words "ab" meaning "off" or "from" and "Planalp" referring to a high alpine meadow. Therefore, the surname......
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Abrecht
The surname Abrecht is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Albrecht," which itself is composed of the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "famous." T......
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Abrell
The surname Abrell is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Albrecht," which means "noble and bright." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identi......
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Abresch
The surname Abresch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "abresch," meaning "brave" or "fierce." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for ......
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Abshear
The surname Abshear is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "abschir," meaning "to protect" or "to defend." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nic......
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Absher
The surname Absher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "abesche," meaning "a person who lives near a swamp or marsh." It is a locational surname, indicating that the......
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Abshier
The surname Abshier is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Albert, which means "noble and bright." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify ......
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Surnames of German Origin

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