What is the rarest surname in Germany?

Uncommon German Last Names

• Baumann (German origin) means “farmer”.
• Bierhals (German origin) meaning “beer-throat”.
• Bierwagen (German origin) means “beer-cart”.
• Dietrich (German origin) means “people’s ruler”
• Durchdenwald (German origin) meaning “through-the-forest”.
• Eierkuchen (German origin) meaning “egg cake”.

What is the middle finger in Germany?

In southern Europe it’s a lot like giving someone the middle finger. In England and Germany it is a rude and threatening gesture telling you to ‘get lost’ and can also be a sexual gesture about women, but it is usually only used for this meaning without a woman’s presence.

Why do people stare at you in Germany?

German pedestrians also use it to communicate, and the right amount of eye contact at the right time can mean “I am walking here, and it’s not my fault if you don’t move over and get pushed off the sidewalk.” It might take some practice, but just try to stare as the locals stare.

What do Germans like to talk about with strangers?

I find that Germans like to have a sense of purpose before initiating a conversation, so saying something like, “Hey, what’s up?” to a total stranger is pretty foreign to them.

Do Germans like to have a plan for the day?

While not all Germans I’ve met do this, most of them do like having a plan for the day. There’s no “Hey, let’s hang out sometime!” because that would be too vague, and perhaps bordering on chaotic for a structured German day. Instead, I find Germans to really want a purpose in everything (perhaps so they can pencil it into their schedules).

Why is German humor so funny?

It’s just that non-Germans often don’t understand what’s so funny: German humor is built on blunt, seemingly serious statements, which become funny simply because of their context. It takes a while to get used to it – and mastering the German language is a big part of this – but then, you’re in for a humorous treat that will have you LOL and ROFL.