Bolliger

Bolliger is a surname of Swiss-German origin. It is most commonly found in the German-speaking regions of Switzerland and in parts of Germany, with diaspora communities in North America and elsewhere. The precise etymology is not widely documented in general references; as with many Alpine surnames, it may derive from a place name, a topographic feature, or a descriptive nickname that became a family name over time. Variants in spelling can occur, depending on historical orthography.

In contemporary usage, Bolliger appears across a range of professions, including sport, academia, the arts, and business. Individuals bearing the name have contributed to local and regional public life in Switzerland and abroad, though no single figure defines the name's public profile. Genealogical records show multiple lineages of people named Bolliger, reflecting typical patterns of Swiss and German migration and settlement in the modern era.

In some contexts, Bolliger may be encountered in historical documents, church records, and civil registries, where it can be used to trace family histories or regional origins. The name remains in use today as a surname and can appear in various spellings in older sources due to dialectal variation.