Lusser

Lusser is a surname of likely Germanic origin. The name appears in German-speaking regions, with presence in Switzerland and parts of Germany, and it has spread to North America through immigration over the centuries.

Variants of the surname include Lüsser, which uses the umlaut, as well as other spellings that have arisen through transliteration and migration. The exact etymology is not consistently documented in standard references; as with many Germanic surnames, it may derive from a place name, an occupation, or a patronymic element, but precise origins are not universally agreed upon.

Today, bearers of the surname Lusser are found mainly in Switzerland and Germany, with immigrant communities in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name remains relatively uncommon, and regional concentrations can reflect historical migration and settlement patterns rather than widespread distribution.

Notable people with the surname Lusser have appeared in various fields, but no single individual is universally associated with the name. The spelling variations can complicate attribution in historical and contemporary records, and individuals may be listed under different forms of the name in different sources.

See also: Lüsser; Lussier. These related spellings reflect common phonetic and orthographic variations arising from language, transcription, and migration.