TheNameDBKochli
OccupationalMeaning
Diminutive form related to cooking or a cook.
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'koch' meaning cook, with the Swiss diminutive suffix '-li'. This variant reflects Alpine German naming conventions.
About the Kochli Surname
A Swiss variant of the occupational surname for a cook. The '-li' suffix is characteristic of Swiss German diminutive forms.
Distribution
Found primarily in Switzerland and Alpine regions of Germany.
Notable Bearers
Unknown