Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Chesner
The surname Chesner is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "chesn" meaning "cash" or "money." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in f......
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Chill
The surname Chill is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a variant of the surname Child, derived from the Middle English word "childe," meaning "child" or "youth." Alt......
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Chinitz
The surname Chinitz is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "chinitz" or "khinitz," meaning "little chin." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a prominent ......
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Chinsky
The surname Chinsky is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "chines," meaning "China." It is believed to have been a nickname given to Jewish immigrants who had connections or trad......
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Chipkin
The surname Chipkin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "tsipke," meaning "little bird." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a bird-like appearance ......
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Chotiner
The surname Chotiner is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "khoytner," meaning "innkeeper" or "hotelier." It is a occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who ow......
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Chudnow
The surname Chudnow is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "khudn," meaning "goose." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics a......
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Citrin
The surname Citrin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "tsitron," meaning "lemon." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone involved in the cultivation or t......
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Cofsky
The surname Cofsky is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kof," meaning "monkey." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was mischievous or playful, or possi......
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Colker
The surname Colker is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kolker," meaning "coppersmith" or "tinsmith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked wit......
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