Tschudi
Tschudi is a surname of Swiss origin, most notably associated with the Tschudi family, a prominent patrician family from Glarus, Switzerland. The family's influence dates back to the Middle Ages, and its members played significant roles in Swiss politics, military affairs, and cultural life. The name itself is believed to derive from the Old High German word "tōt," meaning "death," and "heri," meaning "army," possibly indicating an early military connection or a hereditary title.
One of the most historically significant figures bearing the name is Johann Rudolf Tschudi (1712-1778), a Swiss