There are
758
Affolters in the USA
Affolter is the
30735th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Affolter

GeorgeAffolter

George Affolter was a Swiss-American painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

ElsbethAffolter

Elsbeth Affolter was a Swiss author and illustrator, best known for her children's books and illustrations in the early 20th century.

HansAffolter

Hans Affolter was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1955 to 1971, representing the Swiss People's Party.

EstherAffolter

Esther Affolter was a Swiss sculptor known for her abstract and minimalist sculptures in the mid-20th century.

KurtAffolter

Kurt Affolter was a Swiss football player and coach, known for his successful career with FC Basel in the 1960s and 1970s.

KatharinaAffolter

Katharina Affolter was a Swiss actress known for her versatile performances in Swiss and German films in the 1950s and 1960s.

WalterAffolter

Walter Affolter was a Swiss poet and writer, best known for his poetry collections and literary contributions in the mid-20th century.

MartinAffolter

Martin Affolter was a Swiss musician and composer, known for his classical compositions and piano performances in the early 19th century.

SabineAffolter

Sabine Affolter is a Swiss artist and sculptor, recognized for her contemporary art installations and exhibitions.

FritzAffolter

Fritz Affolter was a Swiss journalist and photographer, known for his investigative reporting and documentary photography in the late 20th century.

Affolter Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Affolter' is of Swiss origin. It is derived from the German word 'Aue' meaning 'meadow' and the suffix 'alter' indicating a person who lives near or works on a meadow.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Affolter' is primarily found in Switzerland, particularly in the cantons of Bern, Aargau, and Solothurn. It is less common in other countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Affolter' include 'Affalter' and 'Affoltrer'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of immigration of people with the surname 'Affolter' to other countries, particularly during periods of Swiss emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.