Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Finke
The surname Finke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vinke," meaning "finch," a small bird known for its beautiful song. As a surname, Finke likely originated as a......
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Finkelman
The surname Finkelman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "finkel," meaning "finch," and the German word "mann," meaning "man." It is an occupational surname that lik......
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Finken
The surname Finken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vinken," meaning "finch." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a bird......
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Finkenbinder
The surname Finkenbinder is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Finken," meaning "finch" in German, and "Binder," meaning "binder" or "one who binds." Therefore, ......
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Finkenbiner
The surname Finkenbiner is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "Finken," meaning "finch" in German, and "biner," which is a diminutive suffix. Therefore, Finkenbiner ......
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Finkes
The surname Finkes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vinke," meaning "finch." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either worked as ......
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Finkey
The surname Finkey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vinke," meaning "finch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had cha......
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Finkler
The surname Finkler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vinkelære," meaning "one who bends or shapes metal." It is an occupational surname typically associated with......
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Finklestein
The surname Finklestein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish name "Finkel," meaning "sparkling" or "shining," and the German word "stein," meaning "stone." It is a patronym......
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Finks
The surname Finks is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vinke," meaning "finch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled or had ch......
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Surnames of German Origin

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