locher
Locher is a surname of Swiss German origin. It is thought to derive from the Middle High German word "loc" or "lock," meaning a lock or a fastening. This suggests an occupational surname for someone who made or worked with locks, or perhaps a topographical surname referring to a place with a lock, such as a canal or a gate.
The name Locher is found primarily in Switzerland and in parts of Germany. Genealogical records indicate its
Notable individuals bearing the surname Locher exist across various fields. For instance, there have been artists,