The Fisser Family Name

It is easy to miss Fisser in an index if you only search for Fischer. Taken at its root, Fisser points to “Fisherman”.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Fischer surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Fisser and Fischer

Before spelling was fixed, Fischer was also written Fisser. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Visser and Fischler.

Want more than a summary? See the Fisser family name pack.