Surnames of Swiss Origin

250 surnames found of Swiss origin

Burki
The surname Burki is of Swiss origin and is derived from the German word "Burg," meaning castle or fortress. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived ......
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Butikofer
The surname Butikofer is of Swiss origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Buti," a diminutive form of the personal name Burchard, and "Kofer," meaning "merchant" or "trader." T......
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Caflisch
The surname Caflisch is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Kafel" or "Kafelis," which means "bold" or "brave." The suffix "-isch" indicates a connection or belonging to......
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Calonder
The surname Calonder is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Kalo" or "Kaloen" combined with the suffix "-er," denoting a person associated with or from a particular plac......
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Camenisch
The surname Camenisch is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Romansh word "camen," meaning "to sing." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone involved in singing or mu......
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Camenzind
The surname Camenzind is of Swiss origin and is derived from the place name "Camenzind," which refers to a village or settlement in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. The name is composed of the el......
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Capaul
The surname Capaul is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name "Kapold," which means "bold in combat." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to id......
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Caviezel
The surname Caviezel is of Swiss origin and is derived from the personal name Cavius, which is a diminutive form of the Latin name Gaius. The name Caviezel signifies "son of Cavius" and is a patron......
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Chetelat
The surname Chetelat is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Old French word "chastel," meaning "castle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived nea......
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Conzett
The surname Conzett is of Swiss origin and is derived from the personal name Konrad, which means "brave counsel" or "bold advisor" in German. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was orig......
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Surnames of Swiss Origin

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