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The origin of German Names

The origin of German Names

I have a very long German name: Wilhelm Leuchtenmueller. Many times I have been asked about my name, about it's meaning. Because I have met many people from all around the globe, I have learned that most, if not all names have some sort of origin, and or meaning. German names are sometimes very long, the reason being that in the German language one can put words together. Just like my name is of two parts, 'Leuchten' and 'mueller'. Many of you may know the name 'Arnold Schwarzenegger', which again is of two parts, namely 'Schwarz' and 'egger' (though in this name, the letters 'en' were added). But I have also learned, that putting together words is not unique to the German language. This is also done in the Thai language; the name 'Chularat' is of two parts, the first being 'Chula= a kite', and 'Rat= magic glass', and together has the meaning of 'magic mirror'.

German speaking people did not have Surnames, they were called by their first names, like 'Wilhelm', 'Gerlinde', 'Gerhard', 'Ingrid'. These names were of germanic origin. But because of the rapid expansion of Christianity in Central Europe, many biblical names such as Johann, or Maria, became very common. In addition, many names of slavic origin found their way to Germany. It was not until the Reign of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, (1740 - 1786) who demanded that all common people must have a Surname. Though there was one important other demand: people of non- germanic origin would be given specific Surnames, as was this the case with people of Jewish origin. And for people of nobel origin: they are not required to have a Surname. People of nobility are until today only known by the origin of their reign, such as "from the House of Habsburg" or "from the House of Windsor". In the German language it is easy to recognize if a person is of nobel origin. His/her name will always have the word 'von' as part of the name, like 'Maria Theresia von Habsburg' Empress of Austria. This word 'von' should never be mistaken by the Dutch word 'van', which does not have the same meaning!

By now many of you readers may like to know the meaning of first names like 'Wilhelm', Gerlinde', 'Gerhard', and 'Ingrid'. These names are of germanic origin. 'Wilhelm' means something like 'the leader of a group', any name starting with 'Ger' means 'Spear', hence 'Gerlinde' means 'Lindenspear' (Linde is a tree), 'Gerhard' meaning 'a strong spear', and 'Ingrid' means 'daughter'. But what about the other names, like my name 'Leuchtenmueller'. As I have pointed out, most people were known by their first name only. Hence, there was a Wilhelm who used to own a mill. And that mill happened to be on a little creek called 'Leuchten'. So, his name became Wilhelm Leuchtenbachmueller, where the word 'Bach' in German means creek. But as time went on, the part 'bach' was left out, and the name became 'Leuchtenmueller'. And with the origin of Arnold's Surname, it is not so very different. His ancestors must have been farming; the earth where they were farming must have been rather black. And one of his ancestor's duties must have been to harrow the fields. And so his name became Schwarzenegger. 'Schwarz' meaning black, and 'egge' meaning harrow, together 'the person who harrows black fields'.

German Surnames are easily recognized: Most, if not all, end with the letters 'er', like in 'Mueller= Miller', 'Berger= Mountain', 'Bauer= Farmer'. And if you ever look in a German phone-book, you find many 'Berger', 'Bauer', and many more 'Mueller'. The reason being, that so many Germans used to be farmers (Bauer), or millers (Mueller), or used to live near or on mountains (Berger). In order to distinguish between one 'Mueller' and the other, the place or the name of a creek where the mill was located, was added. Like in my name, the creek's name was 'Leuchtenbach' (which again has a meaning: 'Leuchten' may have been spelled 'Leichten'= 'small', and 'bach'= 'creek', hence 'a small creek'). The same was done with other names, like 'Berger'. There was now a 'Hinterberger', a person who lived way back in the mountains ('Hinter= behind something'), or 'Grossbauer', a farmer with a big farm, 'Gross' meaning 'big'.

The German language is spoken in Germany and Austria. Surnames of these two countries are not always of germanic origin. It is said, that from three people in Austria's capital city of Vienna (Wien), one has a German name like 'Berger', the other a slavic name like 'Janiceck' which is of Czechoslovakian origin), or a Hungarian name like 'Hrvatz'. Today, Central Europe has become a meltingpot af many people. Some people who migrated to Germany or Austria have changed their names to make them look like German names, but it is usually quite easy to recognice a 'true' germanic' name. Though it is my true believe, it does not matter where one's name comes from; it's the person who carried his/her name who makes that name his/her part of life.


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franzhaus@tin.it from a-rm23-63.tin.it on Friday, May 07, 1999 at 05:10:08


DO you have any information on thelast name LINDNER! no one does and I need some for a report

amlindner@hotmail.com from www.platteville.k12.wi.us on Friday, April 16, 1999 at 02:19:54


My great great grandfatherr came to America from Germany in I think the early 1900's. When he came here he Americanized his name to Fox from either Fuchstein, Fu__stien (it translated innto a 4 letter word), or something close to that spelling. I'm pretty sure whatever the name was, it meant fox stone in German. I know that my family was Jewish, if that helps w/ the last part (stein or stien). When he came w/ his family from Germany, he settled in the S. Eastern corner of Pennsylvania. The story is they were forced out of Germany. I just need help filling in some gaps. Your help would be very much appreciated!!!!

Fox / lnxs566d@lynxus.com from cust-00199.raleigh.lynxus.com on Monday, April 12, 1999 at 13:46:54


Hi! I'm looking for people from Germany with the surname "Origel". This German surname is not very common in Germany, most of the Origel families are located in Mexico, but I'm searching for German Families with this surname. If somebody can e-mail on regards of this, I'll appreciated. Thanks!

Fab7310@aol.com from spider-wo024.proxy.aol.com on Friday, April 09, 1999 at 09:31:33


Hi! I'm looking for people from Germany with the surname "Origel". This German surname is not very common in Germany, most of the Origel families are located in Mexico, but I'm searching for German Families with this surname. If somebody can e-mail on regards of this, I'll apreciated. Thanks!

Fab7310@aol.com from spider-wo024.proxy.aol.com on Friday, April 09, 1999 at 09:31:21


My grandfathers last name was Donig. Is it german. Is Frieske german? They were from zippnoe germany. They left there in 1890. Does anyone know of zippnoe?

0se@msn.com from 1cust224.tnt4.albuquerque.nm.da.uu.net on Wednesday, April 07, 1999 at 02:22:08


My maiden name was also Puckhaber. Any info pertaining to this would be helpful, as location of Puckhaber's in Germany. Thanks

Drkkb430@aol.com from spider-wl023.proxy.aol.com on Wednesday, April 07, 1999 at 02:14:15


thank the gods this site is here,i would like to know as much about my name can tell me.. no one seems to know the origon of my last name it is Hottinger.i would apreciate it if you would reply to soon as i am tyhe last of my imediate family.

lizard4@hotmail.com from ip236.columbus6.oh.pub-ip.psi.net on Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 06:23:43


My maiden name is Ronfeldt and my father's family is from Waldenburg, Prussia in the region of Silesia. It is now part of Poland. Would like to do genealogy search any advice as to where to go from here. Also I was told that the name mean "roundfield". Is that right?

elisha@watchic.net from argon.stnd.psouth.net on Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at 19:28:07


Greetings name fellow searchers. My surname is LOTTERHOS and has it's roots maybe in Austria, then Germany. Does anyone know the meaning/origin of this name. Thanking you in advance.

lottedh@gwsmtp.nu.com from netprox.nu.com on Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at 04:00:31


I am looking for information on my maiden name which is Berringer......could anyone relay info on this for me... thanks

lion@air.on.ca from net2-45.air.on.ca on Monday, March 22, 1999 at 03:03:06


Looking for the origin of the surname ESSINGER. Does anyone know and waht area of Germany should I look?

Ron Essinger <Rgess@aol.com> from spider-wn063.proxy.aol.com on Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 01:39:50


Does anyone know the meaning of my surname DAMMER and where in Germany I should being looking for the origin of this name DAMMER.

Robert DAMMER< radammer@paradise.net.nz> from renee.paradise.net.nz on Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at 16:31:54


My name is Yahna Kristina Christensen is the Yahna German or Danish? Also can you give me a place to start on researching my German Family Castle in Molsdorf, Germany Family name von Weller Thanks, Yahna

yahna@att.net from 130.221.178.45 on Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 20:20:25


I have the names,Arnold,Grotegeers, or Grotegers,and Leissing, and Shumacher in my family history. Information about the origins of these names would be appreciated. Thank you for a very informative site.

mumsy325@aol.com from spider-te034.proxy.aol.com on Monday, March 15, 1999 at 09:14:31


my new german shepherd's pedigree lists one of his ancestors as Kimon. Does anyone know if this name has a particular meaning in English? Thanks. Walt

pnwalt@ih2000.net from bpr6-208.ih2000.net on Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 00:00:01


Does anyone know what the last name Spielvogel means. Thanks for your help.

vmd@frontiernet.net from as5200-5-11.hgl.ny.frontiernet.net on Saturday, March 06, 1999 at 10:47:47


I am looking for any information on the German surname Liebe. I don't know if this name had any prefixes, etc. I just know that my relatives always used this last name. If anyone has any information on this last name, please forward. I have been unable to get any information on this name: specific area within Germany, meaning of the name, etc.

cbowman@affinity.ccare.com from 198.102.236.80 on Wednesday, March 03, 1999 at 23:04:58


My name is Dave, my last name has been changed to --- from Gaw. I was told it could be German descent, It has been on my mind for years. I have looked through the web, but not successfull. (GAW)

council@nfcm.org from gw.nfcm.org on Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 00:51:06


Im looking for help finding my last name it is Roemisch, i think its german my grandparents spoke german fluently my grand mothers side was the last name Altwein which im pretty sure is german. Id like to know more about my name and origin of my name please help me!

EeyoreIII@aol.com from spider-tf041.proxy.aol.com on Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 13:00:36


I have been told (by a true german teacher, while I was in Germany) that my last name (if german, and not french) probably came about when an ancestor immigrated to the USA, and when asked for his name, gave his first instead of last name. I would like to think I have no-one in my family tree who could have been that stupid. Please let me know if there might be another reason/origin of my last name! Thanks!

james.g.herbert@gte.net from 1cust21.tnt18.chi5.da.uu.net on Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 12:04:28


I have been told (by a true german teacher, while I was in Germany) that my last name (if german, and not french) probably came about when an ancestor immigrated to the USA, and when asked for his name, gave his first instead of last name. I would like to think I have no-one in my family tree who could have been that stupid. Please let me know if there might be another reason/origin of my last name! Thanks!

james.g.herbert@gte.net from 1cust21.tnt18.chi5.da.uu.net on Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 12:02:20


I'm looking for some information about my name, Diemel, which suposed to be original German (Hessen-Niederbergheim), but no luck so far. Please help!

ediemel@hotmail.com from sungold6.de.ibm.com on Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 00:33:38


Why do no sites have the First name listing of Ehren?

None from u32.org on Monday, February 15, 1999 at 23:50:37


does anyone know what name "Maturot" means in Thai Thanks Alex

alexander.gitlits@sci.monash.edu.au from proxy.monash.edu.au on Sunday, February 14, 1999 at 17:55:37


am searching for the name of great-great grandfather's orgin spelled witron , or spelled in spanish as guitron or huitron. which is the correct way. live in texas . don't know when he migrated to u.s.a. . he lived in mexico, spoke spanish and married a women from there. i was told that he was german jew. orginally thought he was from spain. then met some people from spain, they said it was not a spanish name at all. he was very tall , had red hair , blue eyes. would like information regarding names of this nature. thank you . today is saturday the 13th of feb.

beaulah@dhc.net from 207-55-167-41.dhc.net on Sunday, February 14, 1999 at 11:23:41


Can you please explain the difference between Von and Vom preceding the last name?

Cstickel@mailhost.bergen.cc.nj.us from 204.142.72.137 on Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 23:13:01


Does anyone have any info on the name Bertman?

krb102@york.ac.uk from pump1.york.ac.uk on Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 02:04:00


I want to know if you have some information about the german surname SOMMER. Thank you very much!!!

Alejandro Pavilaitis / lituano@hotmail.com from ppp543-amba.infovia.com.ar on Monday, February 08, 1999 at 07:12:16


I was wondering, could you tell me the meaning of the last name Cronk or Cronkite. Thanks

sky726@hotmail.com from pm05-37.sac.verio.net on Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 03:17:32


My family name is spelled Bugenig, but I grew up with the family pronouncing the name as Bubinek. I would often ask why and never got a satisfactory answer. I was told by a non(?)relative of the same (Bubenek)name that the name originated in Bohemia--?? Could somewhat shed light?

lwbugen@ricochet.net from mg-20664219-186.ricochet.net on Friday, February 05, 1999 at 05:30:22


I'm trying to find out what the name Strecker means. Any ideas?

pstrecke@usit.net from 208.24.84.151 on Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 18:51:38


I have been looking for the two names of Scrimsher and Keoppel I would like to know if they are German or not. Thank you.

wendyleec@hotmail.com from ip60.las-vegas3.nevada.pub-ip.psi.net on Thursday, January 28, 1999 at 04:41:13


i would like some info on our last name wanning. is it german? why is it so rare? my father has been deceasedfor 10 yrs. how can i find relatives?

jwanning@greenwood.net from user2.ais-gwd.com on Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 11:44:04


What about the last name 'Fitch'? Is it german? Sure sounds like it. Thanks, Mark

Mark Fitch; email= Mark.fitch@gte.net from mizzou-as2-14.missouri.edu on Thursday, January 21, 1999 at 23:11:35


I'd like to know the origin of the first name Franulka

rak@multiweb.nl from loce-multiweb0108.multiweb.nl on Thursday, January 21, 1999 at 20:26:33


Could you tell me where the name Viox came from or if it is German? Thank you....George

hensley@go-concepts.com from go5.go-concepts.com on Monday, January 18, 1999 at 04:38:13


Does anyone have any infor on my last name SISUNG

david www.trekks from 211-177-52.ipt.aol.com on Sunday, January 17, 1999 at 08:27:05


Where does "Tiebs" come From?

Loco427@hotmail.com from 209.52.72.200 on Saturday, January 16, 1999 at 04:36:15


please, info on the name mielke and possibly where in germany name is from. thank you. Jean

iddings@intrepid.net from pm3shep2-163-100.intrepid.net on Wednesday, January 13, 1999 at 07:47:51


I am trying to find out the orgin of the surname "PENTZEL" . It is my maiden name and my father said his family comes from Germany. He said that before wwII, that his ancestors had a castle on the rhine. He said they then lost it to the Germans. Also that there was a count, in the family , but he is not sure. My great great great grandpa came from Germany [born august 16, 1847 ] his name was JOHN SCHILLER, or schilling. Any information would help me to find my family tree origin. Thanks, Barbara

wbw@ctc.net from dial-20.r15.nccncr.infoave.net on Monday, January 11, 1999 at 20:33:17


Researching the surname of Kellerman, trying to make a coat of arms for homepage, but need specifics. I would be grateful for any help you might be able to shed on this. Also Simmons is my married surname, looking into it also.

William & Linda Simmons [yogisfamily@ids.net] from dyn117a.egr-ri.ids.net on Tuesday, January 05, 1999 at 13:50:02


HELLO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WERE MY SURNAME IS COMING FROM MY SURNAME IS HABERMEHL THX PLS SEND A E-MAIL

do4love@hotmail.com from qn1-82.quicknet.nl on Saturday, January 02, 1999 at 13:43:52


I'm trying to trace the surname Tombo. Not sure if it is German however there was a Sebastian Tombo of Tonndorf, Germany who m. Anna Maria Kobert. Carl Wilhelm Heinrich Tombo, b. Apr. 10, 1817 in Tonndorf, m. Wilhelmine Elisabeth Hartung, daug. of the secretary, Herr Johann Hartung. They had Rudolf Tombo, b. June 14/18 1846, attended the University of Leipzig. He came to the U.S., New York City approx 1883. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Randy Weeks fifi@pop.ma.ultranet.com from d26.dial-1.nbd.ma.ultra.net on Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at 12:30:17


I would like to know the meaning of the name BROVADAN it is from some in or around Germany. thank you

Karnicckiee@yahoo.com from 203.63.43.31 on Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at 17:56:08


How about the name Boehlke? Is it German? Anybody out there with that name. It's my mother maiden name.

garcias@cybertrails.com from apa-r1-p133141.cybertrails.com on Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at 09:19:28


I've found this page to be very informational. I wasn't aware that german speaking people originally didn't have surnames. I'm trying to trace back the name Fitte, which I was told was changed from Fit or Fitt when my great-grandfather (John) came to the United States. Supposedly, his father was a duke in Austria, but I have'nt been able to confirm this. Any information that you could supply would be greatly appreciated

dennisa@megsinet.com from tnt5b-46.focal-chi.megsinet.net on Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 10:35:40


In an obituary from the late 1800's my great great grandmother is listed as HANCHEN THOMS. But we knew her as JOHANNA THOMS. Is Hanchen a German nickname for Johanna or could the obituary be lisiting Hanchen as her maiden name? Thanks, Fred

fwkligge@fast.net from tcwl109.talon.net on Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at 01:10:29


I have been trying to find some history on my grandfather. His family imigrated from Germany in the late 1800's. Thier last name was Kalfman. Yes that is spelled correctly. Using people searches I have had two hits, my cousin and his wife. Can you offer any help? Thanks.

cwobob@cybrzn.com from mar036.cybrzn.com on Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 22:07:13


Great page! I am adopted and have just found out that my birth mother's maiden name was Trivelpiece which I understand from research is an Americanization of the name Dreibelbis. Any information on this name - history or meaning would be appreciated!

soaringeagle@uswest.net from dialuph80.ptld.uswest.net on Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 14:07:08


Looking for roots. Schilling is the name, place of birth. Hamburg, Germany, March 2, 1899

Schilling-shtrans@gwtc.net from firewall.gwtc.net on Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 22:43:30


I am trying to find out some history or the origin of the name Kade. If you can help then I would appreciate it if you would respond. Thank You, Cinderelly

Cinderelly@hotmail.com from spider-wc054.proxy.aol.com on Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at 23:01:59


Could you tell me the origin of the surname Trogdon. Also the meaning. And anything else you might know. Thank You.

saj1640 from 206-23-194.ipt.aol.com on Monday, October 19, 1998 at 10:12:26


I'm doing a broad search on the origin of the last name 'minuche' not sure is german, italian or french. Any help will be apprettiated

iman@gateway.net from slip-32-100-252-162.ny.us.ibm.net on Saturday, October 17, 1998 at 06:27:05


My wife's maiden name is Karstensen. I'm sure she would lov eto know some history on it. Thanks a lot, and if you have any information on Seeley I would love that also!

Torry Seeley/flnative73@yahoo.com from max1-34.darientel.net on Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 19:09:12


I need information on the name FRAU KRUGER. What it means or where it came from, etc. I'm in the musical CABARET, which takes place in Berlin during the 1920's and I'm researching my character, Frau Kruger. The character also happens to be the SOCIETY DOYENNE. Can you tell me anything about what a society doyenne would have been like during those times in Germany. How she got to be the doyenne, if she might have been OLD MONEY OR NEW MONEY, etc. Thank you sooooooooo much for any information!! It's truly appreciated :)

maa@u.arizona.edu from mn-pub29.library.arizona.edu on Friday, October 09, 1998 at 03:20:30


Just wondering if you can find any information on the last name "sellner". Thanks.

sellnerd@cadvision.com from h-207-228-74-163.dial.cadvision.com on Tuesday, October 06, 1998 at 04:41:09


what is the meaning of Koch...???

queen_retah@hotmail.com from ll13.liblab.edinboro.edu on Thursday, October 01, 1998 at 23:45:24


could you please tell me the meaning of the german surname Koth. thankyou.

Ethadora@aol.com from spider-tr061.proxy.aol.com on Sunday, September 27, 1998 at 07:37:05


Iwould like the meaning of the names of Lauffer and Keuch and wwwwwhere there derived from Thankyou elfnum1@aol.com

The nane Lauffer and Keuch what is the meaning of thrse two names elf num 1 @aol.co,m <elf num1@aol.com> from spider-tq082.proxy.aol.com on Friday, September 25, 1998 at 09:05:53


I am looking for the meaning of my ancestors surname of Angermayer. It changed somewhat to Anglemeyer,Anglemoir, Angemeyer, and Anglemyer when he settled in Pennsylvania in 1752. I would like to know what part of Germany he might have come from.

LANGLEMIRE@aol.com from spider-wd064.proxy.aol.com on Thursday, September 24, 1998 at 22:40:54


My maiden name is Zumbehl, could you tell me anything you know about the name, thank you Suzanne zumbehl Helming

suzzumm@aol.com from spider-to013.proxy.aol.com on Sunday, September 20, 1998 at 00:39:15


Hello. My last name is Koob. I'm pretty positive that it is either Dutch of German. WOuld it be possilble if you could tell me what it means, and what contry its origin is?

Koob/mikoal@aol.com from atlas15.carroll.com on Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 20:05:06


II WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE MEANING OF MY LAST NAME WHICH IS "SCHOENER" AND MY CLOSE FRIENDS LAST NAME WHICH IS "FREDERICK". I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP . THANKS !!!

SCHOENERC@YAHOO.COM from ws-355oss_0sa31.dm.af.mil on Monday, September 14, 1998 at 01:13:12


Interesting page. I am searching for surname orgin for my symposium class. Could you send me in the direction of someone who could help me with the surname of Wulf? Thanks

wulfga@midstate.tds.net from nlmn5-a06.midstate.tds.net on Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 22:47:45


i posted the last one about the name STEINWANDTNER and forgot to leave my e-mail address, but here it is now. rick2127@aol.com

rick2127@aol.com from spider-to053.proxy.aol.com on Friday, September 11, 1998 at 03:49:56


I have a long last name and nobody i know seems to know what it means. The name is STEINWANDTNER. if anyone knows any information about it can they e-mail me.

rick2127 from spider-to053.proxy.aol.com on Friday, September 11, 1998 at 03:48:13


My german teacher is kinda self absorbed about his "so-called german decendents"...his name is Mr. Dickman..any idea what "Dickman" might stand for?

Apollodafn@aol.com from spider-we031.proxy.aol.com on Friday, September 11, 1998 at 03:38:34


I'm looking for the origin of my last name Wetsel, I've been told its german or hession, with possible spellings as wietzel, whitzel, wetzel.

Whitney < wetsel@usa.net from proxy8.ykt.prodigy.net on Wednesday, September 09, 1998 at 08:32:45


Can you tell me the origin of the name Grissett. This will help my 7 year old complete a homework assignment for tomorrow. Thanks!

Bdgrisse@flash.net from p109.amax2.dialup.ftw1.flash.net on Monday, September 07, 1998 at 22:02:55


As a teenager I learned the meaning of the Scottish and Irish names in my background. Now that I have married someone of German decent, I would like to know the background of my husband's name - BLOESER or similar name as the dots above the "o" are no longer there.

macmassie@aol.com from spider-tk062.proxy.aol.com on Friday, September 04, 1998 at 09:32:05


Can anyone please send me some information concerning the origin of the two surnames: Holsapple (Holtzapfel) and Baney.I know that the name Holtzapfel is a Jewish surname, but I am curious of its origin. Thank you!

ban12404@stu.oru.edu from guardian.oru.edu on Friday, September 04, 1998 at 02:29:39


Hi, I would like to know as much as possible about the meanings of the surname Bormann. If you can help me, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you.

serena@hotmail.com from 167.114.212.31 on Thursday, September 03, 1998 at 07:15:45

 


Is Dorge a German name and can it be a Dutch name also?

kellyk7r3k6@msn.com from 142.194.171.140 on Thursday, September 03, 1998 at 06:57:49


Does anyone know the meaning of the last name of "Dumbeck", "Holbrook" or "Boersig" ? Respond to: carol_willhite@hotmail.com THANKS

from 198.237.121.167 on Thursday, September 03, 1998 at 01:58:24


Does anyone know the meaning of Schlabach or Schleibach? I know "bach" means creek, but don't know what the prefix means.

mlinn@enron.com from outbound.enron.com on Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 02:08:29


Hello, I'm emailing you about some names and have been searching for a long time to find the meanings of the last names.... see my fathers parents I never knew and they knew the meaning of the last names but never told me and my father has no memory hardly of his parents.... I just would like to know if you could help me by honoring my family at my wedding by letting others know my families name meanings: the names are: Ziegler, Kheiffer, and Vhaunhorth..... if you should have any information about any of these names please let me know, because I have done almost everything to find out the origin of the names but no-one seems to know...thank-you for listening.....danielle ziegler

daniela691@aol.com from spider-tr052.proxy.aol.com on Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 02:28:55


Hi there. My mom and dad are both German. Wondering about any infor on their last names which are RUPP and HAMANN. Thanks so much! Conni Rupp

markch@intergate.bc.ca from cache.intergate.bc.ca on Saturday, August 01, 1998 at 10:39:24


My surname is Eiger. As far as I know, this name doesn't mean anything in modern German. Do you know its origin?

eigers@netvision.net.il from ts018p3.tlv.netvision.net.il on Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 01:17:57


Is Hernest a german name ?

vhernest@alphanet.ro from 194.25.203.111 on Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 05:01:40


I heard that Heil can also be a Jewish name. If anyone has any information about this please E-mail.

bbbaitbox@ptnt.net from 205.164.95.105 on Sunday, July 05, 1998 at 01:44:02


My last name is Schilling and I know my great grandmother came from Germany. I would like to speak to other Schillings possibly living in Germany

sandl@golden.net from as52-09-188.cas-kit.golden.net on Friday, July 03, 1998 at 22:37:41


I like your page! My grandfather's name was Weighmann. I know this name is German. However, I dont know anything about the history of my family or the meaning of our name. Do you think you can help me? I would really appreciate it.

psycho1343@aol.com from bluecrab1.pcola.gulf.net on Thursday, July 02, 1998 at 10:21:10


Servus Willi, who lasts forever in the sky. Thanks you very much for your deary friendship. I've viewed your card already, it's very lovely. Willi, If you just be a bee, I'm afraid you can't fly to Thailand. You must be an eagle. Tim told me he will look after Cassy. Do her understand english ? Willi, you've promised mamy things 1. You'll find the complete song "Schneewittcen" for me when you back home. You wrote it down into your notebook. 2. Someday you will show me your country. And Someday you'll come to meet me in person. 3. You'll tell me the detail about your family. 4. As soon as you advance the film you'll send me your picture you wearing Hanuman T-shirt. I wonder who viewed my 2 card2 for you right before you left us all. One thing I wnat to tell you that if I leave this world, I promise I'll go to see you, I promise. Oh, I 've made 1,ooo paper cranes for you. I've sent the first lot already. Please keep it don't send it back, okay ? Willi, Why don't you come home and stay there ?. You like a sea, I know. But if I go to Austria where shall I meet you ? I am looking forward to see you soon, in Thailand. Servus Willi....,Shneewittchen. P.S. Where are you now. On the Milky Way ?

onarit@kku1.kku.ac.th from 203.150.110.33 on Monday, June 29, 1998 at 16:42:42


Hello- My husband's father died when he very small, therefore, we do not know the origin of his name for sure. I have found other Slead's on the internet and they mostly think the name is German. Are they right? Please help. Thank you!

KristineSlead@Juno.com from 206.18.118.28 on Saturday, June 20, 1998 at 05:32:38


can someone tell me what part of germany the famly name pyke is from ?

nfaciane@datastar.net from d3_53.datastar.net on Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 04:04:15


Would like to know the meaning of Scrimsher and Korshack Thank-You

ratboy25m@swbell.net from ppp-207-193-33-82.okcyok.swbell.net on Wednesday, April 08, 1998 at 03:42:54


I am searching for the meaning of my surname, Tunder. I have always thought it was of German origin, but I have also heard it was Swedish. Please, if anyone can help; I need this information for a research paper. Thand you.

Jenntdr@aol.com from ww-td01.proxy.aol.com on Sunday, April 05, 1998 at 13:11:51


I have been trying without much success to locate the orgin of our last name. The name is common in East Central PA. in the susquehanna region and through the coal regions I have been told it is German or Welsh.

Ruch from cs11-4.pot.ptd.net on Monday, March 30, 1998 at 08:50:14


IYour website is very interesting. I would like to know the origins of the name ilsa. I believe it's German, but would like to know the meaning.

osei_pyak@ultranet.ca from nwm-modem-5.ultranet.ca on Saturday, March 28, 1998 at 12:26:33


Perhaps you would assist me in a perplexing problem/enigma? My surname is Treese. My gfather told me many years ago that the Treese name was German. In researching my family through Germany, I have centered on Idar-Oberstein in Rheinland-Pfalz. At this time there are no living relatives of whom I can ask questions about the Treese's. The original Graf von Oberstein was a German 14th century knight. My father's name was Earl Stanton Treese. Could there have been a connection somewhere between Graf/Earl and Oberstein/Stanton? Also, the Obersteiner Wappen featured a "naturfarben Baum. What do you think?

crm3604@rit.edu from ppp-04-3-01.dialip.rit.edu on Friday, March 27, 1998 at 01:25:20


I am looking for origin and meaning of the last name of Handschutch, obviously germanic

axis@netherworld.com from duamutef.netherworld.com on Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 14:24:56


I wonder whether you would be able to help me. I have been told that the german names "Herman" (not sure whether this is the correct spelling) and "Armin" are one of the same. My husband and I are keen to carry on his german father's family tradition of our son's middle names being his grandfather's and fathers names but unfortunately we are unable to do so until we can clarify whether he should be named Herman or Armin. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou.

lehnacker@onthe.net.au from athena.onthe.net.au on Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 14:10:49


I wonder whether you would be able to help me. I have been told that the german names "Herman" (not sure whether this is the correct spelling) and "Armin" are one of the same. My husband and I are keen to carry on his german father's family tradition of our son's middle names being his grandfather's and fathers names but unfortunately we are unable to do so until we can clarify whether he should be named Herman or Armin. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou.

lehnacker@onthe.net.au from athena.onthe.net.au on Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 14:08:03


meaning of the German surname MARTZ?

John Martz/martz@netnitco.net from petrucci12.nitco.com on Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 03:47:01


Iam looking for my orgin of my last name Dorey.I really need this information for a social studied project.Could someone please help me by finding this information.Thanks.

christined@ccs.ednet.ns.ca from ccs-171.ccs.ednet.ns.ca on Monday, February 16, 1998 at 23:26:38


Please help us determine if the name "Panik" is German origin Thanks

nedlog@swbell.net from ppp-207-193-17-29.hstntx.swbell.net on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 08:26:01


We are trying to determine the origin of the name "Panik". Can you help?

from ppp-207-193-17-29.hstntx.swbell.net on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 08:22:30


Great page! I am looking for information on the following names: Wenin, Kuppelweiser, Kofler, and Zoschg. All of these families settled in Cameron COunty, PA from Lena, Austria (now Lena, Bozen Italy. Thanks! Mike Wennin nash@randomc.com

nash@randomc.com from pm-atl-4-port28.randomc.com on Saturday, February 07, 1998 at 13:45:26


do you have any information on the name Hofler(no umlaud)? if so please contact me at Hofler@hotmail.com thank you very much, franz Hofler.

hofler@hotmail.com from pm355-18.dialip.mich.net on Saturday, February 07, 1998 at 10:44:22


Hi, I have been told that my last name, which is Hamner, is German, is it possible for you to confirm that? Thank you for your time. I'd really like to know where my name came from.

hamnerj1@pilot.msu.edu from pm171-20.dialip.mich.net on Saturday, February 07, 1998 at 02:08:32


I liked the info - I am a displaced german, and have never met anyone outside of my family named Frassdorf - umlauts over the a - anyone heard of it

Kerstin /kerrrstin@aol.com from ww-tl06.proxy.aol.com on Friday, February 06, 1998 at 12:56:39


I am looking for information on the name Molner I have a brief geneology I had done in a mall but quite frankly its pretty generic and looks very similar to those I've seen for names of others. I think our family is German but My grandmother remembers family in Austra Hungary but they spoke German. Some say its Hungarian and some say Jewish. Do you have any idea? Thanks Rick Molner of Milford PA

rickmolner@pikeonline from 209.48.17.165 on


My last name is "Wackerle". I know it to be German, but I do not think we pronounce it correctly. Many names are pronounced wrong in America. Could someone please tell me how to pronounce "Wackerle" and maybe give me a little information on it?

wackerle@usa.net from ppp-207-193-14-46.hstntx.swbell.net on Sunday, February 01, 1998 at 13:02:38


I am searching for in information on the name Habermehl or perhaps the root name Haber. I am also interested in the family name Schadle. Please email me with any info. Thanks, samh105@hotmail.com

samh105@hotmail.com from ftw15.kih.net on Sunday, February 01, 1998 at 10:17:02


I am ttying to locate some information on my last name Hopfinger. If anyone has any info regarding it, please email me

KH15166@WCU.edu from rn099015.wcu.edu on Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 16:35:46


I am looking for information on the name German name Habermehl. If anyone has any info, please email me. Thanks!

samh105@hotmail.com from 207.140.110.122 on Monday, January 19, 1998 at 12:11:33


Trying to find out anything on the last name of Geitz, can you help?

KJB@centuryinter.net from anxp40.vp.centuryinter.net on Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 18:07:12


do you have any info on the german surname weisbach?

tripblank1@aol.com from ww-tb03.proxy.aol.com on Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 17:50:33


I am seeking the origin of the surname Mittlemark. If anyone has any information you may e-mail me at the address above. Thank you.

LyzzM@aol.com from ww-tr06.proxy.aol.com on Monday, January 05, 1998 at 12:48:21


hi i have no comments but i do have questions please tell me if possible if the last name "HECHT" is a common typical german last name, does only german root people have this last name??? thank you for your help

mooloos@hotmail.com from a18.hn2.wave.co.nz on Sunday, January 04, 1998 at 23:56:06


I have been trying for a long time to find out the origin of my family name. I know that my great-great-grandfather came for Germany in the 1870's. I have been told that my last name, Mergott, originated witha Duke from Austria in the 13th Century. His name was Heinrich Jasomirgott, taken from his favorite oath, which meant "God help me." I read in a German book that his name was originally Jachsamergott, but modernization of the language (I guess) makes it Jasomirgott now and that is how he is known in the history books. I once wrote to a professor in East Berlin (back when he Wall still stood) who had written a book on German surnames and asked him and he did not know the answer. Any help here would be greatly appreciated. Does this theory make sense. I have also been told that the 13th century was about when surnames came into use in Germany. -Thanks. Jack Mergott

mergott@worldnet.att.net from 145.mercerville-10.nj.dial-access.att.net on Friday, December 26, 1997 at 13:09:33


My great-grandfather's last name was Shamburger. He lived in Mobile,AL. during the 19th century. A distant cousin said he was German. Another said that he was Jewish. Could they both be right, and that he was a German Jew? Please help. Thanks

Imhappi@worldnet.att.net from 1cust115.tnt5.chi5.da.uu.net on Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 13:55:02


my first name is karolina. what's the history behind it?

karolina_saloun@smb.com from webproxy.smb.com on Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 23:07:11


Thank you for such an informative site! I'm trying to find the origin or meaning of the name Widmayer, which I've been told is German or Austrian. Any ideas on where to start?

kmw@necanet.org from c204-177-33-165.kivex.com on Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 03:39:19


I am trying to find out about my last name. My Grandfather had told me that it was German, perhaps from the Bravarian region. Is this correct? Thanks.

Derek dsnider@primeline.net from pm3-131.primeline.net on Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 09:15:56


Your article was very informative. Thanks. I am interested in any information on my ancestors "Weiss" all I know is the came from some where in Southern Germany in 1853. Any one having any information about their name would be greately appriciated. Thanks'

MrBill3433@aol.Com from 203-167-194.ipt.aol.com on Sunday, December 07, 1997 at 09:29:45


my last name is Staib, what are its roots?

bbstaib@mb.sympatico.ca from stnbas03-p14.mts.net on Thursday, November 06, 1997 at 03:29:54


My own name, 'Verdon' (or a version of it) seems to be common in southern Europe and France; is it found very much in Germany?

agp@alphalink.com.au from ter0-6.alphalink.com.au on Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 04:46:51


cool , bagus !

lia/ auliah@hotmail.com from 202.159.78.183 on Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at 08:53:16


Enjoyable site,,,Can you inform me of the meaning of the Name WECHTER? Thanks

captfog@jersey.net from blip84.jersey.net on Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 00:26:13


My wife's maiden name is Puckhaber. We haved always been curious as to the origin of this unusual name. It would seem to have something to do with the city of Puck. Can you enlighten us? Any information would be appreciated.

dc9156@aol.com from ww-tp05.proxy.aol.com on Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 21:50:51


I wonder if you can help me, I'm trying to trace a first name used in my family for generations, I understand that they came over from Germany to England cicra 1890's. The name in question is TRALIA, I would be most gratful if you can help. Thanx Donna ./.

david.g-efb@virgin.net from p42-falcon-gui.tch.virgin.net on Monday, September 01, 1997 at 11:09:13


Remember i chatted with u on #austria & I found yr genealogical data & discription very interesting & informative.Maybe u could research my mother's maiden surname-MARBECK.Some say it's of Dutch origin.Contact me anytime if u have any info.Vielen Dank!fr.elaine-jean

19203@mas.po.my from j49.jrc2.jaring.my on Monday, August 25, 1997 at 21:26:46


Well, i am ready to be your girlfriend. If you want to know more about me tan send me mail on the above address.

gandhiri@mail.cit.ac.nz from proxy.cit.ac.nz on Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at 09:41:58


I enjoyed your article. If you plan to do more surnames, keep up the good work. It's informative and enjoyable. I agree; let's see some Thai names explained.

armin@ionline.net from ppp12.ionline.net on Thursday, June 05, 1997 at 12:36:10


Thanks for the delightful insight into germanic names. My name, for example, is a mixture of the christianic-judaic "Andreas" (from the greek word "Andros, which means "the man"), and Hechler, which shows that my ancerstors weaved (oldgerman verb=hecheln) Flacks (Flax, a type of grass, of which the fine innerstrands where used to weave anything from carpets to clothes). My great-great grandfather for example carried his towns name as part of the surname. If anyone knows anything else about my surname, please contact me via e-mail or IRC. Anyway, thanks for the lovely Homepage. See ya, Andi P.S. I can be found on IRC on EFNet in #germany at around +- 19:00 GMTas spectra or on my HP: HTTP://home.global.co.za/~hechlerp/

Andreas Hechler (hechlera@global.co.za) from mdm-po19.jhba-anx1.net.global.co.za on Monday, May 05, 1997 at 18:16:17


THAT'S GOOD FOR TELLING THE ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING STORY IN THE NET,PLEASE DO LIKE THIS AGAIN.

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