Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Forell
The surname Forell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vor(e)l," meaning "trout." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who......
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Forer
The surname Forer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorære," meaning "forerunner" or "precursor." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickna......
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Forinash
The surname Forinash is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Ferdinand, which means "bold voyager" or "brave traveler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was original......
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Foringer
The surname Foringer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vüringen," meaning "to travel" or "to journey." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a n......
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Forke
The surname Forke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorke," meaning "pitchfork." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone wh......
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Forkel
The surname Forkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorkel," meaning "fork." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who m......
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Forler
The surname Forler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorlære," meaning "preacher" or "teacher." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone ......
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Formhals
The surname Formhals is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vormahel," meaning "before marriage." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was......
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Fornadel
The surname Fornadel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vornadel," meaning "in front of the needle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name fo......
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Fornof
The surname Fornof is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorn" meaning "in front" or "before," and "hof" meaning "farm" or "court." Therefore, the surname Fornof like......
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