What does the surname Kochli mean?

The surname Kochli means "Diminutive form related to cooking or a cook.". It is of German/Swiss origin.

How common is the Kochli surname?

There are approximately 300 people with the surname Kochli in the United States.

Yes, 4 soldiers with the Kochli surname appear in Civil War records.

Occupational

Diminutive form related to cooking or a cook.

Derived from Middle High German 'koch' meaning cook, with the Swiss diminutive suffix '-li'. This variant reflects Alpine German naming conventions.

A Swiss variant of the occupational surname for a cook. The '-li' suffix is characteristic of Swiss German diminutive forms.

Estimated 300 bearers in the United States #4,649 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Switzerland and Alpine regions of Germany.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

4 soldiers with the Kochli surname found in Civil War records.

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