Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Kotler
The surname Kotler is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kotler," meaning "cutter" or "tailor." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked ......
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Kotzer
The surname Kotzer is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kotzer," meaning "short" or "small." It is a descriptive surname typically given to someone of short stature o......
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Kotzin
The surname Kotzin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kotsen," meaning "to vomit." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a weak stomach or was p......
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Kovner
The surname Kovner is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "koveyn" or "koveyne," meaning "merchant" or "shopkeeper." It is a occupational surname that was often given to......
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Koyfman
The surname Koyfman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "koyf" which means "purchase" or "buy." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a merc......
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Kraft
The surname Kraft is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kraft," meaning "strength" or "power." As a surname, Kraft likely originated as a ni......
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Kraines
The surname Kraines is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "krayn," meaning "crane." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a crane op......
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Kranson
The surname Kranson is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kranz," meaning "wreath" or "crown." It is a metonymic occupational name given to someone who made or sold wr......
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Krasner
The surname Krasner is of Eastern European origin, particularly associated with Jewish communities. It is derived from the Yiddish word "krasne," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." As a surname, Kr......
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Krauch
The surname Krauch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krouch," meaning "crook" or "bend." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a bent o......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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