Surnames derived from status names

Huber is a German-language surname. It derives from the German word meaning hide, a unit of land a farmer might possess, granting them the status of a free tenant. It is in the top ten most common surnames in the German-speaking world, especially in Austria and Switzerland where it is the surname of approximately 0.3% of the population.

Lehmann is a German surname.

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Vassell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Güttler or Guettler is a South German status name for the holder of a small farm. It derives from Middle High German güetelin ("small holding"), ultimately from guot "property". Notable people with the name include:

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