About Bretscher
The surname Bretscher is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Bretschneider," meaning "a person who cuts cloth." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "bretschneide," which refers to a tailor or a cutter of cloth. It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who worked in the textile industry, specifically in cutting and shaping fabrics. Over time, the name Bretscher has evolved and become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Bretscher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bretscher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bretscher is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bretscher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bretscher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.