German Name - The Ten Most Common Family Names

The Ten Most Common Family Names

  1. Müller, Möller (Miller)
  2. Schmidt, Schmitt, Schmitz (Smith)
  3. Schneider (Tailor)
  4. Fischer (Fisher)
  5. Meyer, Meier, Meir, Meyr, Mayer, Maier, Mair, Mayr (Constable/Mayor)
  6. Weber (Weaver, Webster)
  7. Wagner (Carter/Cartwright, Wagoner/Waggoner)
  8. Becker, Bäcker (Baker)
  9. Schulz, Schulze, Schultze, Schulte (Constable/Mayor)
  10. Hoffmann, Hofmann (Man of the yard, farm)

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