German Surname Finder

German surnames

surname 1

Kaube

race/usage: German

source: From the name of the town of Kaub in Germany.

surname 2

Cline

race/usage: German, Jewish

source: Anglicized spelling of Klein.

surname 3

Ruff

race/usage: German, English

source: From the given name Rolf.

surname 4

Scheer

race/usage: German

source: Variant of Scherer.

surname 5

Stein

race/usage: German, Jewish

source: From Old High German stein meaning "stone". It might indicate the origin... >all

surname 6

Spannagel

race/usage: German

source: Occupational name for a nailsmith, from Middle High German span nagel "c... >all

surname 7

Gehrig

race/usage: German

source: Variant of Gehring.

surname 8

Berg

race/usage: German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

source: From Old High German, Old Dutch and Old Norse berg meaning "mountain".

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About German Surname Finder

This is a German Surname Finder, using which you can find commonly used German surnames(last names/family names).

Surnames are cultural symbols passed down from generation to generation in human society, and surnames are also known as "Last name" and "Family name", usually carrying the history and inheritance of the family. Surnames usually originate from ancestors' names, occupations, geographical locations, or other important elements such as past stories, providing people with a deeper understanding of their family origins. Almost all surnames of ethnic groups around the world have these characteristics.

As you can see, this page defaults to displaying 8 Germansurnames, each listing the meaning, which can help you find some interesting and meaningful surnames.

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