Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Fehr
The surname Fehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vēr," meaning "fear" or "terror." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was kn......
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Fehrenbach
The surname Fehrenbach is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "fehr" meaning "fair" or "beautiful" and "bach" meaning "stream" or "brook." Therefore, the meaning o......
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Fehrenbacher
The surname Fehrenbacher is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Fehren," meaning "wagon" or "cart," and "Bacher," meaning "dweller by the brook." Therefore, the n......
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Fehrer
The surname Fehrer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vêrære," meaning "wagoner" or "cart driver." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individua......
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Fehribach
The surname Fehribach is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "fehr," meaning fair or beautiful, and "bach," meaning stream or brook. Therefore, the meaning of the ......
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Fehring
The surname Fehring is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "verinc" or "vering," meaning "peaceful" or "friendly." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for s......
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Fehringer
The surname Fehringer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Färber," meaning "dyer" in English. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who worked as a d......
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Fehrle
The surname Fehrle is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Friedrich, meaning "peaceful ruler" or "peaceful leader." The suffix "-le" is a diminutive form commonly used in souther......
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Fehrman
The surname Fehrman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vürman," meaning "leader" or "foreman." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who h......
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Fehrmann
The surname Fehrmann is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Fehr," meaning "fair" or "beautiful," and "mann," meaning "man." Therefore, the meaning of the surname......
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