Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Forstner
The surname Forstner is of German origin and is derived from the word "Forst," meaning "forest" in German. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked in or lived near a ......
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Fortenbaugh
The surname Fortenbaugh is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "forte," meaning "strong" or "brave," and "en," a suffix indicating a diminutive or endearing form. ......
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Fortgang
The surname Fortgang is of German-Jewish origin and is derived from the German words "fort" meaning "strong" or "firm" and "gang" meaning "path" or "way." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Fort......
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Forthman
The surname Forthman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vort," meaning "ford" or "shallow place in a river," and "mann," meaning "man." Therefore, the surname Fort......
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Forthofer
The surname Forthofer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "fort," meaning "strong" or "brave," and "hof," meaning "farm" or "court." Therefore, the meaning of t......
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Fortkamp
The surname Fortkamp is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "fort" meaning "strong" or "brave" and "kamp" meaning "battle" or "fight." Therefore, the meaning of th......
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Fortman
The surname Fortman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vortman," meaning "guardian of the ford." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who......
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Fortmann
The surname Fortmann is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the words "fort" meaning "strong" or "brave" and "mann" meaning "man." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Fortmann......
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Fortmeyer
The surname Fortmeyer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "fort," meaning strong or brave, and "meyer," meaning mayor or steward. Therefore, the meaning of the ......
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Fortna
The surname Fortna is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorten" or "vortene," meaning "to strengthen" or "to fortify." It is an occupational surname that likely orig......
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