Hurter
Hurter is a surname of German origin. It is believed to derive from the Middle High German word "hure," meaning "rent" or "hire," possibly indicating an ancestor who was a tenant farmer or a laborer who worked for hire. Alternatively, it could be an occupational surname for someone who made or sold "hure," a type of coarse cloth. The name is found in various German-speaking regions and has spread to other countries through emigration.
Notable individuals with the surname Hurter include several historical figures. For example, in Switzerland, the Hurter
In genealogical research, tracing the origins of the Hurter surname can lead back to specific towns and