Surnames of Swiss Origin

250 surnames found of Swiss origin

Baenziger
The surname Baenziger is of Swiss origin and is derived from the German word "Bänziger," which means "one who comes from Bänzigen." Bänzigen is a village in Switzerland, and the surname Baenziger i......
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Baerlocher
The surname Baerlocher is of Swiss origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Baer," meaning bear, and "locher," meaning hole or cave. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Baerlo......
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Baggenstos
The surname Baggenstos is of Swiss origin and is derived from the German word "Baggen," meaning "ram" or "billy goat," and the word "Stos," meaning "push" or "thrust." Therefore, the surname Baggen......
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Ballif
The surname Ballif is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Old High German word "balivo," meaning "bailiff" or "steward." It was an occupational name given to individuals who held the position o......
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Balsiger
The surname Balsiger is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name Baldo, meaning "bold" or "brave," combined with the suffix -siger, meaning "victory" or "conqueror." Therefore......
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Bamert
The surname Bamert is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Bero" or "Berthold," combined with the suffix "-mert," meaning "famous" or "renowned." Therefore, the meaning o......
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Barben
The surname Barben is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Bartholomew," meaning "son of Bartholomew." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used ......
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Barmettler
The surname Barmettler is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Bertold," meaning "bright ruler" or "famous ruler." The suffix "-ler" indicates an occupational name, sugge......
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Bassel
The surname Bassel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "baseler," meaning a person from Basel, a city in Switzerland. It is a locational surname, indicating that the......
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Benz
The surname Benz is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Benedict," which means "blessed" in Latin. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify th......
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Surnames of Swiss Origin

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