Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Zaltsman
The surname Zaltsman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zaltzman," meaning "salt merchant" or "salt seller." It is a occupational surname that was likely given to i......
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Zangwill
The surname Zangwill is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish name "Tsangvil," which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name "Tzvi." The name "Tzvi" means "deer" or "gazelle" in......
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Zaslow
The surname Zaslow is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zazl," meaning "sweet" or "delicious." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a sweet or pleasa......
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Zats
The surname Zats is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zats," meaning "joke" or "jest." It is a nickname surname given to individuals known for their humorous or playf......
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Zatz
The surname Zatz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zats," meaning "joke" or "jest." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a humorous or ......
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Zeidel
The surname Zeidel is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zeidel," meaning "little goat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had c......
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Zeisel
The surname Zeisel is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Yiddish word "zeis" meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a sweet or ple......
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Zeitlin
The surname Zeitlin is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zeit," meaning "time" or "hour," and the suffix "-lin," indicating a diminutive or small size. Therefore, the......
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Zelcer
The surname Zelcer is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zelts," meaning "tent." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who made or sold tents. T......
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Zeldes
The surname Zeldes is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zelt" meaning "tent." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold tents. The ......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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