Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Eltzroth
The surname Eltzroth is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Eltz" and "roth." "Eltz" refers to a place name, specifically the Eltz Castle in Germany, while "roth"......
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Elvers
The surname Elvers is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elver," meaning "eel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either caught or sol......
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Elvira
The surname Elvira is of Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Elvira. The name Elvira has Germanic roots and is composed of the elements "alv," meaning "elf," and "heri," meaning "army......
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Elwart
The surname Elwart is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Elward, which itself is a variant of the Germanic name Alward. The name Alward is composed of the elements "ala," meanin......
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Elwer
The surname Elwer is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Elwer," which itself is a variant of the name "Alvar," meaning "elf warrior" or "elf army." The name likely originated a......
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Elza
The surname Elza is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Elz," which is a short form of the name "Elisabeth." It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify ......
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Elze
The surname Elze is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Elzo," which itself is a short form of the name "Adalbert." The name Adalbert is composed of the elements "adal," meaning no......
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Elzer
The surname Elzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elze," meaning "alder tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or was associated wit......
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Elzner
The surname Elzner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elz," meaning "alder tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or by an alder tree. ......
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Emahiser
The surname Emahiser is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Emmerich," which means "ruler of work" or "powerful ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was origin......
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