Surnames of Swiss Origin

250 surnames found of Swiss origin

Oppliger
The surname Oppliger is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Uodalric," meaning "prosperity and power." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used......
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Pieren
The surname Pieren is of Swiss origin and is derived from the personal name Peter, which itself comes from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." As a surname, Pieren likely originated a......
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Pilate
The surname Pilate is of biblical origin and is derived from the Latin name "Pilatus," meaning "armed with a javelin." It is most famously associated with Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Jude......
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Pletscher
The surname Pletscher is of Swiss origin and is derived from the German word "Pletsche," meaning "platter" or "dish." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or s......
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Portenier
The surname Portenier is of Swiss origin and is derived from the German word "Portier," meaning "porter" or "gatekeeper." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who ......
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Ragatz
The surname Ragatz is of Swiss origin and is derived from the place name Ragaz, a municipality in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. The name Ragatz signifies someone who originated from or had......
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Rageth
The surname Rageth is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name Rago, which means "counsel" or "advice." The suffix "-eth" is a diminutive form, indicating "son of." Therefore,......
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Ramseier
The surname Ramseier is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name Ramm, meaning "raven," and the suffix -er, denoting a person associated with or from a particular place. There......
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Regli
The surname Regli is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Raginhard," which means "counsel-strong." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ......
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Renggli
The surname Renggli is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rengel," meaning "rod" or "stick." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who ......
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Surnames of Swiss Origin

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