TheNameDBDressler
OccupationalMeaning
One who dresses or prepares materials, or a variant of the German word for turner or lathe worker.
Etymology
From German 'Drescher' or 'Drechsler,' relating to turning wood or preparing materials. The suffix '-er' indicates an occupational practitioner.
About the Dressler Surname
A German occupational surname denoting a craftsperson, possibly involved in woodturning or textile preparation. The name is particularly associated with German and Yiddish-speaking populations.
Distribution
Common in Germany, Austria, and among German-Jewish communities.
Notable Bearers
Marie Dressler (actress)