Fiechter
| Language | German |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Derivation | fihota |
| Meaning | Pine trees |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Fichter, Fichter, Fichte, Fichter |
Fiechter is a surname of German origin, a spelling variation of Fichter, derived from the Old High German word fiohta, meaning someone who lives near pine trees.[1] Notable people with the name include:
- Arnold Fiechter (1879–1843), Swiss painter and teacher
- Betty Fiechter (1896–1971), Swiss businesswoman
- Ernst Robert Fiechter (1875–1948), Swiss architect and archaeologist
- Jake Fiechter (born 1946), American rower
- Jennifer Fiechter (born 1992), Swiss ski mountaineer
- Marc Fiechter (born 1975), Swiss footballer
- Nils Fiechter (born 1996), Swiss politician
- Oliver Fiechter (born 1972), Swiss economic philosopher, entrepreneur and author
- Olivia Fiechter (born 1995), American squash player
See also
- John Fiechter House, also known as Failing Cottage, is a historic house in Benton County, Oregon, United States
References
- ↑ Hanks, Patrick (2003-05-08). Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press. p. 571. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.