Short, sweet and classic—this German name has a lovely meaning of “universal one.” This German diminutive of Margaret means “pearl” and is gaining popularity thanks to Greta Gerwig, the ...

This project will entail the lexicographic collation and mapping of the current range of surnames within Germany (including those of foreign origin) and their etymological interpretation.

Dive into the list of popular German last names or surnames in the US. From monikers like Müller to Albrecht, find out amazing German last names for your little one.

Occupational names are more common among our German ancestors than in our other families. Probably the German respect for work accounts for this, and 700 to 800 years ago when the name-giving ...