Surnames of Swiss Origin

250 surnames found of Swiss origin

Golay
The surname Golay is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Old French word "goulet," meaning "throat" or "neck." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a distinctive n......
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Gonseth
The surname Gonseth is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Old High German personal name "Gunzo," meaning "warrior" or "battle," combined with the suffix "-eth," denoting "son of." Therefore, t......
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Gottsponer
The surname Gottsponer is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Gottschalk," meaning "God's servant" or "servant of God." The suffix "-er" indicates a profession or occupa......
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Gremaud
The surname Gremaud is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Old French word "grimaud," meaning "grim, stern, or severe." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for some......
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Gubser
The surname Gubser is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name Gubert, which means "bright mind" or "shining intellect." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was ori......
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Guggisberg
The surname Guggisberg is of Swiss origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Guggi," a diminutive form of the given name Jakob, and "berg," meaning mountain. Therefore, the meani......
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Gwerder
The surname Gwerder is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Gawer," meaning "spear," and the suffix "-er," denoting an agent or doer. Therefore, the meaning of the surnam......
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Gygax
The surname Gygax is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Gebhard," meaning "brave spear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify ......
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Gyger
The surname Gyger is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Giger," meaning "fiddler" or "musician." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who play......
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Gygi
The surname Gygi is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Gygi" or "Gygo." It is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "gigja," meaning "fiddle" or "vi......
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