Oysher

Oysher is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It has appeared among Jewish families in Eastern Europe, North America, and Israel, particularly among those with Yiddish-speaking or Hebrew-speaking communities. The name is primarily found as a surname, rather than a given name.

Origins and meaning of the surname are not well documented in standard references; as with many Ashkenazi surnames, it may derive from a nickname, occupation, or a place, but precise etymology is not established in widely cited sources.

Notable people with the surname include Moyshe Oysher (1907–1958), a prominent cantor and recording artist who helped popularize Jewish liturgical and Yiddish songs in the mid-20th century. His work contributed to the transmission of traditional cantorial music to modern audiences in the United States and abroad.

Oysher may also appear in historical records of Yiddish theatre and Jewish religious life, and the name continues to be carried by descendants and communities today.