Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Lustik
The surname Lustik is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lustig," meaning "happy" or "joyful." It is a nickname surname given to individuals with a cheerful or lively ......
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Lutzker
The surname Lutzker is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "Lutzk," which refers to the town of Lutsk in present-day Ukraine. Jewish families who lived in or originated ......
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Madnick
The surname Madnick is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "madnik," meaning "complainer" or "grumbler." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known ......
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Madoff
The surname Madoff is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "madaf," meaning "measuring rod" or "yardstick." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name fo......
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Magaziner
The surname Magaziner is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "magazin," meaning "store" or "shop." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from individuals who owned ......
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Maiman
The surname Maiman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "mayim," meaning "water." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with......
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Maisel
The surname Maisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meisel," meaning "chisel." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a chi......
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Malkemes
The surname Malkemes is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "malkemes," meaning "messenger" or "envoy." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who ......
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Maltz
The surname Maltz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "maltz," meaning "mallet" or "hammer." It is believed to have been an occupational name for a carpenter or a bla......
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Maltzman
The surname Maltzman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "maltz," meaning "mallet" or "hammer." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who worke......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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