Home › Last names › Fisher
Surname meaningFisher
“Fisherman”
OriginEnglish
TypeOccupational
First letterF
Where the name Fisher comes from
Fisher is a surname of English origin. It is classed as occupational, meaning “fisherman.” From fiscere.
Other occupational surnames
What your last name says about your family →
A surname shows how the name began, not a family line. Many unrelated families share a name, and spellings changed over time.