Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Ferringer
The surname Ferringer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Ferringer," meaning "ironworker" or "blacksmith." It is derived from the Middle High German word "vërrinc," whic......
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Fersch
The surname Fersch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "versch," meaning "fierce" or "wild." It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone......
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Ferschke
The surname Ferschke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "fersch," meaning "fresh" or "new." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was li......
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Ferschweiler
The surname Ferschweiler is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "fer" meaning "distant" or "far" and "schweiler" meaning "swamp" or "marsh." Therefore, the meaning......
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Fersner
The surname Fersner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Färber," meaning "dyer" in English. It was given to individuals who worked as dyers, specifically those who dyed f......
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Ferst
The surname Ferst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "verst," meaning "first." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who he......
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Ferster
The surname Ferster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "verster," meaning "forester" or "gamekeeper." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals wh......
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Ferstl
The surname Ferstl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "verstel," meaning "obstinate" or "stubborn." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickna......
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Ferstler
The surname Ferstler 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 dy......
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Fertig
The surname Fertig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vartec," meaning "ready" or "prepared." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname fo......
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Surnames of German Origin

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