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1. www.thoughtco.com › german-last-names-1444607100 Popular German Surnames and Their Meanings - ThoughtCo

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   May 2, 2024 · Learn the origin and meaning of common German last names derived from places and professions. See examples of surnames with their English translations and variations.

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   Learn about the history and origin of common and unique German surnames, from professions, geography, religion, and more. Browse curated lists of German last names by theme, from Müller to Ziegler, and discover their meanings and stories.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_the_most_commonList of the most common surnames in Germany - Wikipedia

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   List of the most common surnames in Germany. Data updated to 12 February 2021. [1] [2] [3] Müller, occupation ( miller) Schmidt, occupation ( smith) Schneider, occupation ( tailor) Fischer, occupation ( fisherman) Weber, occupation ( weaver) Meyer, occupation (originally a manorial landlord, later a self-employed farmer)

4. surnames.behindthename.com › names › usageGerman Surnames - Behind the Name

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   A comprehensive list of German surnames with their meanings and origins. Browse by letter, filter by usage, and learn about the history and culture of German names.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Category:German-languageCategory:German-language surnames - Wikipedia

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   Category:German-language surnames. Surnames of German language origin. Wikimedia Commons has media related to German-language surnames. This category will also include Yiddish -language surnames, where the surname has its origins in German . Contents: Top 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z.

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   Jan 17, 2024 · Discover the most popular German surnames on Family Education. Find your German last name from common to unique & learn about its meaning & origins.

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   What is the most common German surname?

   • The most common German surname is Müller (which translates as Miller). This is closely followed by Schmidt (which is associated with the blacksmith’s trade and can also be recognized in variations such as Schmitt or Schmitz). Schmidt is the most common surname in the central German-speaking and eastern low German-speaking areas.

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   Why did Germans change their surname?

   • After immigrating to America, many Germans changed ("Americanized") their surname to make it easier for others to pronounce or merely to feel more a part of their new home. Many surnames, especially occupational and descriptive surnames, were changed to the English equivalent of the German.

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   How do you know if a name is German?

   • With roots in the Germanic middle ages, German surnames have been around since the 1100s. They are often very easy to identify if you either know a little German or know which clues to look for. Names that contain the vowel clusters ue and oe indicate umlauts (Schroeder -- Schröder ), providing a clue to German origins.

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   What percentage of Germans have Slavic names?

   • About 13% of the German population today has names of Slavic origin. Many Austrians also have surnames of Slavic origin. Polish names in Germany abound as a result of over 100,000 people (including 130,000 "Ruhrpolen") immigrating westward from the Polish-speaking areas of the German Empire.

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