German Surnames

[Robert Brucken]

Hi

What is the meaning if "in" at the end of a surname?

Bechtlof   Bechtlofin

Fischer     Fischerin

Tia
Bob

[Jinna]

This is added to feminize the surname in the case of a woman.  For example, a female named Greta SMITH would be written as Greta SMITHIN.

[Robert Brucken]

Thank you very much for your reply


Regards
Bob