Fischer Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Fischer mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Fischer name
Fischer is the German occupational name for a fisherman, someone who worked rivers, lakes or the sea, or who held fishing rights. It is common all across Germany and Austria and ranks fourth among German surnames. In America it was often written Fisher.
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This overview covers the Fischer name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, Switzerland and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Fischer name FAQ
What does the Fischer name mean?
Fisherman. Common variants include Fisher, Fischler, Visser.
Where does the Fischer surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, Switzerland and the United States.
Is there a Fischer coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Fischer crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Fischer coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).