Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Erschen
The surname Erschen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ersche," meaning "to appear" or "to show." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who h......
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Ersing
The surname Ersing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "erse," meaning "plow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked ......
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Erspamer
The surname Erspamer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "erspam," meaning "to save" or "to rescue." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickna......
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Ertel
The surname Ertel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ertel," meaning "noble" or "honorable." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ......
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Ertell
The surname Ertell is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Erhart," which means "strong" or "brave." It is a variant spelling of the surname Ertel, which is more commonly found. ......
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Ertelt
The surname Ertelt is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Ertel, which is a diminutive form of the name Eberhard. The name Eberhard is composed of the elements "eber" meaning "wi......
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Erter
The surname Erter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "erter," meaning "plowman" or "one who tills the earth." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to......
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Erthal
The surname Erthal is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "erdel," meaning "earth" or "soil." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a name for someone w......
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Ertl
The surname Ertl is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Erhart, which means "strong" or "brave." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify th......
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Ertle
The surname Ertle is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Erhard," which means "strong and brave." 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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