Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Schlomann
The surname Schlomann is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Schlomo, which is the Yiddish form of Solomon. The name Schlomo means "peaceful" or "peaceful one." The suffix "-mann......
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Schmaltz
The surname Schmaltz is of German origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shmaltz," meaning "rendered chicken fat." It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked with or sold p......
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Schmukler
The surname Schmukler is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shmuk," meaning "adornment" or "jewelry." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for som......
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Scholnick
The surname Scholnick is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shul" meaning "synagogue" and the suffix "-nik" indicating a person associated with or connected to somethi......
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Schrack
The surname Schrack is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schrecke," meaning "terror" or "fright." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was......
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Schulman
The surname Schulman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shul" meaning "synagogue" and the German word "mann" meaning "man." Therefore, the surname Schulman can be i......
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Schupak
The surname Schupak is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shupak," meaning "snuffbox." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made o......
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Schusterman
The surname Schusterman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shuster," meaning "shoemaker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as ......
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Schwarcz
The surname Schwarcz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shvarts," meaning black. It is a descriptive surname typically given to individuals with dark hair or a dark......
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Sclar
The surname Sclar is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shtark," meaning strong or powerful. It is a descriptive surname given to individuals who were perceived as strong or pow......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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