Thurnheer

Meaning

Derived from 'Thurn' (a tower or fortified place) and 'Herr' (lord or master).

Etymology

The surname combines the Middle High German 'Thurn' (tower) with 'Herr' (lord), suggesting either a feudal title or residence near a tower. This occupational or status-based surname likely originated in German-speaking Switzerland.

About the Thurnheer Surname

A Swiss German surname reflecting medieval feudal or architectural terminology. The name suggests either a person of authority associated with a tower or someone who lived near a fortified structure.

Distribution

Found primarily in Switzerland, particularly in German-speaking cantons.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Thurnheer Surname