Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Mayersky
The surname Mayersky is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "mayor," meaning "mayor" or "leader." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who held a p......
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Mazie
The surname Mazie is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the given name "Mazal," meaning "luck" or "fortune" in Hebrew. It is a Jewish surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who ......
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Mednick
The surname Mednick is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "mednik," meaning "physician" or "doctor." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals ......
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Meer
The surname Meer is of Dutch and German origin and has multiple meanings. In Dutch, it is derived from the word "meer" meaning "lake" or "sea," and could have been a topographic name for someone wh......
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Mehlman
The surname Mehlman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "mehl," meaning "flour" or "meal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone involved ......
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Meiselman
The surname Meiselman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "meisel," meaning "knife." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a knife maker or a ......
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Meisels
The surname Meisels is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "meisel," meaning "chisel." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked a......
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Mekler
The surname Mekler is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "mekler," meaning "advocate" or "lawyer." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worke......
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Melamud
The surname Melamud is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish words "melamed" or "melamedov," meaning "teacher" or "instructor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it w......
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Melman
The surname Melman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "melamed," meaning "teacher" or "instructor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally use......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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