Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Fenbert
The surname Fenbert is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "fen," meaning marsh or bog, and "bert," meaning bright or famous. Therefore, the meaning of the surname......
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Fenchel
The surname Fenchel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "venchel," meaning "fennel." Fennel is a flowering plant with aromatic seeds that has been used for culinary ......
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Fencil
The surname Fencil is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vencel," meaning "fence" or "enclosure." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for s......
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Fend
The surname Fend is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vende" or "vende(n)" which means "to defend" or "to protect." As a surname, Fend likely originated as an occupa......
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Fendel
The surname Fendel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vendel," meaning "flag" or "banner." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who carrie......
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Fender
The surname Fender is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or fence, derived from th......
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Fendler
The surname Fendler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vendelære," meaning "banner-bearer" or "flag-bearer." It was an occupational name given to someone who carri......
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Fendrich
The surname Fendrich is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vintrech," meaning "wine trader" or "wine merchant." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to......
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Fendrick
The surname Fendrick is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "venderich," meaning "traveler" or "peddler." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone......
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Fendt
The surname Fendt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vende" or "vende(n)" which means "to defend" or "to protect." It is an occupational surname that likely origin......
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Surnames of German Origin

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