Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Plotz
The surname Plotz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "plotzen," meaning "to burst" or "to explode." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with......
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Plutchok
The surname Plutchok is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "plutsh," meaning "splash" or "spatter." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who worked with water ......
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Podell
The surname Podell is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "podl," meaning "puddle" or "mud." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near o......
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Polatsek
The surname Polatsek is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "polatsek," which means "steel." It is a descriptive surname given to individuals who were associated with th......
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Poliner
The surname Poliner is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "polin," meaning Poland. It is believed to be an Ashkenazi Jewish surname, indicating that the family may have originate......
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Polishuk
The surname Polishuk is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "polish," meaning Polish. It is believed to have originated as an ethnic or regional name for Jewish people who came fr......
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Polner
The surname Polner is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "polner," meaning "polisher" or "finisher." It is an occupational surname typically given to individuals who wo......
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Pomerance
The surname Pomerance is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "pomerants," meaning "pomegranate." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone in......
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Pomerantz
The surname Pomerantz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "pomerants," meaning "pomegranate." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone in......
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Pomeranz
The surname Pomeranz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "pomerants," meaning "pomegranate." It is believed to have originated as an ornamental or nickname surname, p......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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