Fischer is a German surname and given name, derived from the Middle High German word 'vischere', which means 'fisherman'. It is patronymic in nature, meaning it was originally an occupational name for someone who worked as a fisherman or lived near a fish market. Today, Fischer is quite common throughout German-speaking countries and has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond.
"The name Fischer experienced a significant increase in popularity from 1993 to 2006, with the number of births more than doubling during this period. After reaching a peak of 98 births in 2010, there has been a steady decline, with only 72 births recorded in 2022."