Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Cossman
The surname Cossman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kos," meaning "blackbird." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a......
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Costenbader
The surname Costenbader is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Costen," which is a variant of the name Konstantin, meaning "steadfast" or "constant," and "Bader,"......
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Costlow
The surname Costlow is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "cost," meaning "cost" or "expense," and "low," meaning "hill" or "mound." Therefore, the meaning of the......
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Couchenour
The surname Couchenour is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "koch," meaning cook, and "ehren," meaning honor or respect. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Co......
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Countz
The surname Countz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kunz" or "kunze," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally us......
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Covalt
The surname Covalt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kobalt," meaning "cobalt." Cobalt is a metallic element that was historically used in the production of blue ......
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Coyner
The surname Coyner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küener," meaning "wedge." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a coop......
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Coziahr
The surname Coziahr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kose," meaning "to choose" or "to select," and the suffix "-er," indicating a person who does or works with ......
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Crabill
The surname Crabill is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krabbe," meaning "crab." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who ......
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Cracco
The surname Cracco is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Cracco," which itself is a variant of the name "Carlo." The name Carlo is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning......
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Surnames of German Origin

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