Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Fitgerald
The surname Fitzgerald is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gearailt," meaning "son of Gerald." The name Gerald itself comes from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" ......
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Fitschen
The surname Fitschen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle Low German word "vitsche," meaning "a small branch or twig." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for ......
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Fitterer
The surname Fitterer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Fitter," which referred to a person who fitted or adjusted machinery or equipment. The suffix "-er" denotes the a......
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Fitterling
The surname Fitterling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vitter" meaning "to fetch" or "to bring." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for......
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Fitting
The surname Fitting is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "viting," meaning "a person who is suitable or fitting." It is likely that the name was originally given to s......
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Fittje
The surname Fittje is of German origin and is derived from the Low German word "fitt," meaning "foot." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a distinctive or peculiar foo......
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Fitzer
The surname Fitzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vitz" or "fitz," meaning "son." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identif......
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Fitzerald
The surname Fitzerald is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gearailt," meaning "son of Gerald." The name Gerald itself is of Germanic origin and is composed of the elements "g......
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Fitzgearld
The surname Fitzgearld is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gearailt," meaning "son of Gerald." The prefix "Fitz" is a Norman term meaning "son of," which was often used to d......
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Fitzgerald
The surname Fitzgerald is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gearailt," meaning "son of Gerald." The name Gerald itself comes from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" ......
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