Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Kalfus
The surname Kalfus is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kalf" meaning "calf" or "young bull." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who raised ......
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Kalish
The surname Kalish is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kalisher," meaning someone from the city of Kalisz in Poland. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the b......
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Kalmanson
The surname Kalmanson is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kalmanson," meaning "calamus" or "reed." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who w......
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Kamens
The surname Kamens is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kamen," meaning "stone." It is a habitational name for someone who lived near or worked with stones, such as a stonemaso......
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Kamin
The surname Kamin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kamin," meaning "fireplace" or "stove." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who either lived nea......
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Kaminer
The surname Kaminer is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kamin," meaning "chimney." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked......
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Kandell
The surname Kandell is of German-Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kandel," meaning "candle." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone involved in the producti......
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Kanefsky
The surname Kanefsky is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kanef," meaning "hem" or "edge." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who worked as ......
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Kanfer
The surname Kanfer is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kanfer," meaning "merchant" or "trader." It is a occupational surname typically given to individuals engaged i......
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Kantor
The surname Kantor is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kantor," meaning "singer" or "cantor." It is an occupational surname typically given to individuals who were involved in......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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