Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Fetscher
The surname Fetscher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vetscher," meaning "to fetch" or "to bring." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nick......
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Fett
The surname Fett is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vett," meaning "fat" or "plump." It was likely a nickname given to someone who was well-fed or had a robust phy......
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Fette
The surname Fette is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vett," meaning "fat" or "plump." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was well-fed or had a large ......
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Fetter
The surname Fetter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "veter," meaning "chain" or "fetter." It was likely an occupational name for someone who made or used chains o......
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Fetterhoff
The surname Fetterhoff is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "fetter," meaning "fat" or "plump," and "hoff," meaning "farm" or "court." Therefore, the meaning of ......
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Fetterman
The surname Fetterman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "veterman," meaning "one who binds or restrains." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a......
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Fetterolf
The surname Fetterolf is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "fetter," meaning "fat" or "plump," and "wolf," meaning "wolf." Therefore, the meaning of the surname ......
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Fettig
The surname Fettig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vettich," meaning "radish." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either grew or ......
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Fetting
The surname Fetting is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Friedrich, meaning "peaceful ruler" or "peaceful leader." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally......
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Fettinger
The surname Fettinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vettinc," meaning "to fetch" or "to bring." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nick......
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Surnames of German Origin

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