TheNameDBFieser
OccupationalMeaning
One who makes or sells figs, or a person from a place associated with figs.
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'Feige' (fig) with the agent suffix '-er'. The name likely originated in regions where fig cultivation was practiced.
About the Fieser Surname
An occupational surname indicating someone involved in fig production or trade. The name reflects the agricultural economy of medieval German-speaking territories.
Distribution
Primarily German-speaking regions, with modern concentration in Germany and North America.
Notable Bearers
Louis Fieser (chemist)