The Ten Most Common Family Names
- Müller, Möller (Miller)
- Schmidt, Schmitt, Schmitz (Smith)
- Schneider (Tailor)
- Fischer (Fisher)
- Meyer, Meier, Meir, Meyr, Mayer, Maier, Mair, Mayr (Constable/Mayor)
- Weber (Weaver, Webster)
- Wagner (Carter/Cartwright, Wagoner/Waggoner)
- Becker, Bäcker (Baker)
- Schulz, Schulze, Schultze, Schulte (Constable/Mayor)
- Hoffmann, Hofmann (Man of the yard, farm)
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