Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Lepke
The surname Lepke is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lepke," meaning "bug" or "insect." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small or......
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Lepow
The surname Lepow is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lepe," meaning "lion." It is believed to be an occupational name for someone who worked as a lion tamer or had a lion-lik......
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Lerer
The surname Lerer is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lerer," meaning "teacher" or "scholar." It is an occupational surname given to individuals who were teachers or......
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Lerman
The surname Lerman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lerer," meaning "teacher" or "scholar." It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals who ......
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Lesch
The surname Lesch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lesch," meaning "a place where people gather for socializing or public meetings." It is a topographic surname ......
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Leshner
The surname Leshner is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "leshner," meaning "reader" or "scholar." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used t......
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Leventhal
The surname Leventhal is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish words "leven" meaning "lion" and "thal" meaning "valley." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was origi......
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Lewinter
The surname Lewinter is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "levinter," meaning "from the Levant." The Levant refers to the Eastern Mediterranean region, including count......
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Lewkowitz
The surname Lewkowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish personal name Leib, meaning "lion." The suffix "-owitz" indicates a place of origin, suggesting that the name ori......
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Liben
The surname Liben is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lib," meaning "lion." It is believed to be an occupational name for someone who worked as a lion tamer or had c......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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