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German names are usually for people of German descent, and Jewish names are usually for people of Jewish descent. Many Jewish surnames originated in Germany and are shared by both Germans and Jews.

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The difference is essentially a social construct. Jewish is a religious identity whereas German is a national identity. In theory one could identify as both.

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