Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Gantman
The surname Gantman is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gant," meaning "glove." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who made or sold gloves. The suffi......
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Ganz
The surname Ganz is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle High German word "ganz," meaning "whole" or "complete," and may have been a nickname for......
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Ganzfried
The surname Ganzfried is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish words "ganz" meaning "whole" or "complete" and "fried" meaning "peace." It is believed to have originated as an o......
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Garelick
The surname Garelick is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "garelekh," meaning "small barrel" or "keg." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone involved in t......
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Garfinkel
The surname Garfinkel is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "garfinkl," meaning "carbuncle" or "boil." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a no......
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Garfinkle
The surname Garfinkle is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "garfinkl," meaning "carbuncle" or "boil." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a no......
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Garfunkel
The surname Garfunkel is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gart" meaning "garden" and the German word "funkel" meaning "sparkle" or "shine." Therefore, the name Garfu......
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Gaster
The surname Gaster is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gaster," meaning "guest" or "stranger." It was often used as a surname for individuals who were newcomers or strangers i......
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Geffen
The surname Geffen is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gefen," meaning "vine" or "grapevine." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near or wo......
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Gefter
The surname Gefter is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gefter," meaning "dealer" or "merchant." It is a occupational surname typically given to individuals involved in trade o......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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