Ungerer

Ungerer is a surname of German linguistic origin. It is found in German-speaking regions and in areas influenced by German migration, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Alsace region of France. The precise etymology can vary by family, and as with many surnames, it may reflect a place name, occupation, or other regional roots within the German-speaking world.

Notable bearers include Tomi Ungerer (1931–2019), a French writer and illustrator born in Strasbourg. He published numerous children's books and produced political cartoons, with The Three Robbers (Les Trois Brigands, 1962) among his best-known works. His career encompassed work across Europe and North America, and his art left a lasting influence on 20th-century children's literature and graphic illustration.

Today, the surname Ungerer remains in use among individuals across various professions and countries, reflecting the broader patterns of Germanic-influenced naming traditions in Europe.