Surname · Dutch origin
Visser
Meaning
The surname Visser means Fisherman.
Origin
Dutch
Type
occupational
The origin of the surname Visser
Visser means “fisherman.”
What kind of surname is Visser?
Visser is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade. It belongs to the Dutch naming tradition — you can read how Dutch surnames were formed on our Dutch last names page.
Other Dutch surnames
Other occupational surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Visser mean?
The surname Visser means Fisherman. Visser means “fisherman.”
Where does the surname Visser come from?
Visser is a surname of Dutch origin.
What kind of surname is Visser?
Visser is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade.
What are other Dutch surnames?
Other Dutch surnames include Bakker, Bos, De Boer, De Groot, De Jong, De Vries.