Surnames of Swiss Origin

250 surnames found of Swiss origin

Blesi
The surname Blesi is of Swiss origin and is derived from the German word "blesen," meaning "to blow." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who played a wind instrument or h......
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Blunier
The surname Blunier is of Swiss origin and is derived from the German word "blau," meaning "blue." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with blue eyes or a person associate......
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Boegli
The surname Boegli is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name Bogo, which means "bow" or "archer." The suffix "-li" is a diminutive form commonly used in Swiss surnames. Ther......
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Botteron
The surname Botteron is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Old French word "boter," meaning "to strike" or "to beat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a sk......
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Brandli
The surname Brandli is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brant," meaning "burnt" or "burning." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a bu......
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Bratschi
The surname Bratschi is of Swiss origin and is derived from the German word "Bratsche," meaning "viola" or "fiddle." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who played......
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Brawand
The surname Brawand is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Old High German word "brag," meaning "proud" or "brave," and "wando," meaning "to wander" or "to travel." Therefore, the surname Brawa......
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Broger
The surname Broger is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Bruno," meaning "brown." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the des......
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Brogli
The surname Brogli is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brogel," meaning "swamp" or "marsh." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the n......
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Bruchez
The surname Bruchez is of Swiss origin and is derived from the German word "bruch," meaning "break" or "fracture." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a broken or cr......
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Surnames of Swiss Origin

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